Grand AM V6-3300 3.3L (1992)
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position Sensor Mounting
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
2.
Remove serpentine belt from crankshaft pulley.
3.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
4.
Remove right front tire and wheel assembly.
5.
Remove right inner fender access cover.
6.
Using a 28 mm socket, remove crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt.
7.
Remove crankshaft harmonic balancer using tool J 38197 or equivalent.
8.
Disconnect sensor electrical connector.
9.
Remove crankshaft position sensor shield. Do not use a pry bar.
10.
Remove studs and sensor from block face.
INSTALLATION
Checking Harmonic Balancer Vanes
1.
Install crankshaft position sensor.
2.
Install studs to hold sensor to block face, torque to 8.5-12 N-m (6-9 lb.ft.).
3.
Install crankshaft position sensor shield.
4.
Place special tool J 37089, or equivalent, on harmonic balancer and turn. If any vane of the harmonic balancer touches the tool, replace the
balancer assembly.
5.
Install balancer on crankshaft.
6.
Torque crankshaft bolt to 150 N-m +76° (110 lb.ft. +76°).
7.
Install inner fender shield.
8.
Install tire and wheel assembly. Torque lug nuts to 140 N-m (100 lb.ft.)
9.
Lower vehicle.
10.
Install serpentine belt.
11.
Reconnect battery ground cable.
