Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
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Important:Β  If reusing the existing sensor, no centering of the sensor is required.

    Fig 1: Installing Sensor Type A
    G01419249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If installing a new sensor, it will come with a pin installed in the sensor. Do not remove the pin until the sensor is seated.
  2. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor (1) connector will be on your right.

    From the technicians point of view, the BACK of the sensor (2) connector will be on your left.

  3. Looking at the FRONT of the sensor, align the sensor with the steering shaft and install into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  4. Install the connector to the sensor.
  5. Fig 2: Installing Sensor Type B
    G01419250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • foam ring (4)
    • pin hole (7) for centering pin (note location of pin hole)
    • flushed rotor flange cuff (6)
    • alignment mark (5) for installation
  7. From the technicians point of view, the BACK of the sensor will have:
    • double D flats (1)
    • foam ring (3)
    • alignment tab (2) for installing into the adapter and bearing assembly.
    • view of the inside of the connector

    Important:Β  If reusing the existing sensor, you must align the marks on the flush rotor flange cuff before installation. The alignment mark must stay aligned until the sensor is seated into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    If installing a new sensor, it will come with a pin installed in the sensor. Do not remove the pin until the sensor is seated. If the new sensor did not come with a pin installed, you must reorder a new sensor.

  8. Looking at the FRONT of the sensor, align the sensor with the steering shaft and install into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  9. Install the connector to the sensor.
  10. Fig 3: Installing Sensor Type C
    G01419251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • pin hole (3) for centering pin (note location of pin hole)
    • raised rotor flange cuff (5)
    • alignment mark (4) for installation
  12. From the technicians point of view, the BACK of the sensor will have:
    • double D flats (1)
    • alignment tab (2) for installing into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    Important:Β  If reusing the existing sensor, you must align the marks on the raised rotor flange cuff before installation. The alignment mark must stay aligned until the sensor is seated into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    If installing a new sensor, it will come with a pin installed in the sensor. Do not remove the pin until the sensor is seated. If the new sensor did not come with a pin installed, you must reorder a new sensor.

  13. Looking at the FRONT of the sensor, align the sensor with the steering shaft and install into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  14. Install the connector to the sensor.
  15. Fig 4: Installing Sensor Type D
    G01419252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • pin hole (2) for centering pin (note location of pin hole)
    • raised rotor flange cuff (4)
    • alignment mark (3) for installation
  17. From the technicians point of view, the BACK of the sensor will have an alignment tab (1) for installation. This sensor does not have double D flats.

    Important:Β  If reusing the existing sensor, you must align the marks on the raised rotor flange cuff before installation. The alignment mark must stay aligned until the sensor is seated into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    If installing a new sensor, it will come with a pin installed in the sensor. Do not remove the pin until the sensor is seated. If the new sensor did not come with a pin installed, you must reorder a new sensor.

  18. Looking at the FRONT of the sensor, align the sensor with the steering shaft and install into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  19. Install the connector to the sensor.
  20. Fig 5: Installing Sensor Type E
    G01419253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • pin hole (2) for centering pin (note location of pin hole)
    • flush rotor flange cuff (4)
    • alignment mark (3) for installation
  22. From the technicians point of view, the BACK of the sensor will have an alignment tab (1) for installation. This sensor does not have double D flats.

    Important:Β  If reusing the existing sensor, you must align the marks on the flush rotor flange cuff before installation. The alignment mark must stay aligned until the sensor is seated into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    If installing a new sensor, it will come with a pin installed in the sensor. Do not remove the pin until the sensor is seated. If the new sensor did not come with a pin installed, you must reorder a new sensor.

  23. Looking at the FRONT of the sensor, align the sensor with the steering shaft and install into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  24. Install the connector to the sensor.
  25. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • pin hole (3) for centering pin (note location of pin hole)
    • flush rotor flange cuff (5)
    • alignment mark (4) for installation
    • foam ring (6)
  26. Fig 6: Installing Sensor Type F
    G01419254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. From the technicians point of view, the BACK of the sensor will have:
    • double D flats (1)
    • alignment tab (2) for installing into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    Important:Β  If reusing the existing sensor, you must align the marks on the flush rotor flange cuff before installation. The alignment mark must stay aligned until the sensor is seated into the adapter and bearing assembly.

    If installing a new sensor, it will come with a pin installed in the sensor. Do not remove the pin until the sensor is seated. If the new sensor did not come with a pin installed, you must reorder a new sensor.

  28. Looking at the FRONT of the sensor, align the sensor with the steering shaft and install into the adapter and bearing assembly.
  29. Install the connector to the sensor.
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