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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 21 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 4.3L - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC Sierra and 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:

Do not use the old cap, CMP sensor, and rotor screws. Use the replacement screws that have been coated with a thread locking compound.

    Fig 1: View Of CMP Sensor & Screws
    GM301398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Insert the CMP sensor through the reluctor wheel slot.
    2. Fig 2: View Of CMP Screws
    GM4341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install new CMP mounting screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 2.2 N.m (19 lb in).

    3. Fig 3: View Of Rotor
    GM156748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the rotor onto the reluctor wheel.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Rotor Screws
    GM4354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install new rotor screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    5. Fig 5: View Of Distributor Cap
    GM157986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the distributor cap.
    6. Fig 6: View Of Distributor Cap Screws
    GM157984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install new distributor cap screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).

    7. Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Harness Connector
    GM302829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Connect the CMP sensor harness connector.
    8. Fig 8: View Of Ignition Coil Wire At Distributor
    GM302854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Connect the spark plug wires and ignition coil wire. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
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