Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Tools Required
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J 36660 Torque/Angle Meter.
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J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool.
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J 38197 Balancer Remover.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine belt(s) from the crankshaft pulley.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove the right inner fender access cover.
6. Hold the flywheel with J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool.
7. Using 28 mm socket, remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt.
8. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer using special tool J 38197 Balancer Remover.
9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor shield (1).
CAUTION: Do Not use a pry bar.
10. Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
11. Remove the attaching bolts from the crankshaft position sensor.
12. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block face.
