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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: When installing the CKP sensor, make sure the sensor is fully seated before tightening the bolt. A poorly seated CKP sensor may perform erratically and may set false diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
    Fig 1: View Of CKP Sensor & Bolt
    GM1877000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the original O-ring seal.
  1. If reinstalling the old CKP sensor, install a NEW O-ring seal onto the sensor.
  2. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the CKP sensor and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Engine Wiring Harness & Components
    GM1876999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the CKP sensor.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped, position the oil pan skid plate and install the bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Perform the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure. Refer to Control Module References .