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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 878 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 8.1L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
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NOTE:

In order to prevent damage to the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor reluctor wheel/ring, care must be used when removing or installing this component.

    Fig 1: View Of Rear Of Engine Fuel Pipe Connections
    GM300360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the fuel line bracket nut (5).
  3. Remove the fuel line bracket from the bellhousing stud.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor Harness Connector
    GM674728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the driver side rear ignition coil bolts.
  6. Reposition the coil.
  7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  8. Use penetrating oil and allow the oil to soak around the CKP sensor prior to removing the sensor.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor
    GM470801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
  10. Prior to removal of the CKP sensor, twist the sensor back and forth.
  11. Remove the CKP sensor.
    12. Fig 4: Checking CKP Sensor Wear
    GM814961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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