Ok, for everyone I am sorry to bring back a mont old thread, but As i stated there are 2 crank pos. sensors on the 3.1, there is one on the side of the block, and one under the harmonic balancer, I
Quote from autozone repair manual for BOTH CPS sensors!! :
3.1L (VIN M) Engines
3X CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the full left position.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Detach the sensor harness connector from the sensor.
5. Unfasten the sensor retaining bolts, then remove the sensor from the engine.
6. Inspect the sensor O-ring for damage, and replace, if necessary.
To install:
7. If necessary, lubricate a new O-ring with clean engine oil and install on the sensor. Install the sensor into the engine.
8. Install the sensor retaining bolt. Tighten to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
9. Attach the sensor harness connector.
10. Carefully lower the vehicle.
11. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position, then connect the negative battery cable.
24X CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine belt from the crankshaft pulley.
3. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
4. If necessary for access, remove the right front wheel and inner fender access cover.
5. Unfasten the crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt, then remove the harmonic balancer using tool J 24420-B.
6. Detach the sensor electrical connector.
7. Unfasten the sensor retaining bolts, then remove the sensor from the vehicle.
To install:
8. Install the CKP sensor and secure using the retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 8 ft. lbs. (10 Nm).
9. Attach the sensor electrical connector.
10. Install the balancer on the crankshaft using special tool J 29113, or equivalent.
11. Apply thread sealer 1052080 or equivalent to the bolt threads of the crankshaft balancer bolt. Tighten the bolt to 110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm).
12. If removed, install the inner fender shield and the right front wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
13. Carefully lower the vehicle.
14. Install the serpentine belt.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
there are also pics!!!:
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/0e/d2/13/0900823d800ed213/repairInfoPages.htm