Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Service and Repair)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the CKP sensor bolt .
5. Remove the CKP sensor.
6. If necessary, remove the CKP sensor spacer bolts.
7. If necessary, remove the CKP sensor spacer.
Installation Procedure
1. If necessary, lubricate a NEW CKP spacer O-ring with clean engine oil.
2. If necessary, install the NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor spacer.
Note
The crankshaft position sensor spacers are machined with different timing positions. However, if the crankshaft position sensor spacer requires replacement, replace with a grade "C" spacer.
3. If necessary, install the CKP sensor spacer.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
4. If necessary, install the CKP sensor spacer bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Lubricate a NEW CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.
6. Install the NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor.
7. Install the CKP sensor.
8. Install the CKP sensor bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
9. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
10. Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Service and Repair)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Service and Repair) .
11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .