Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Replacement
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Record the preset radio stations.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Engine Harness Connection (1).
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Battery Feed (2).
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Starter Motor (3).
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Starter Solenoid (4).
4. Raise the vehicle.
CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a
hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
5. Remove the 2 starter solenoid harness connector attachment nuts.
6. Remove the lower starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
7. Remove the upper starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
8. Move the starter right to clear the engine block, then left to remove the starter from the flywheel housing.
9. Disconnect the CKP sensor harness connector.
10. Remove the CKP sensor attachment bolt and the CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lubricate the CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.
