Lumina V6-204 3.4L DOHC VIN X SFI (1996)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement (7X)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the rack and pinion heat shield.
5. Disconnect the 7X crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the sensor retainer and bolt assembly.
7. Carefully remove the crankshaft position sensor from the block.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Before installing the crankshaft sensor; lubricate the new O-ring with clean engine oil.
1. Carefully install the 7X Crankshaft position sensor in the block.
2. Install the crankshaft sensor retainer and bolt assembly.
Tighten
Bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
3. Install the rack and pinion heat shield.
4. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
