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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
    4. Fig 1: View Of CKP Sensor Shield
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  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the CKP sensor shield (1). DO NOT use a pry bar.
    6. Fig 2: View Of CKP Sensor
    GM12303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the CKP sensor studs.
  7. Remove the CKP sensor.
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