Silhouette V6-3.4L VIN E (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 electrical connector.
6. Remove the crankshaft Position sensor shield retaining nut.
7. Remove the crankshaft Position sensor shield.
8. Remove the crankshaft retaining stud.
9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block.
Installation Procedure
Important: Before installing the crankshaft sensor, lubricate new O-ring with clean engine oil.
1. Install the crankshaft position sensor in block.
2. Install the crankshaft, retainer, and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 lb. in.).
3. Install the rack and pinion heat shield.
4. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.