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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005MALIBU LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 2.2L (L61) - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS

Installation Procedure

2005 Chevrolet Malibu LSSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    GM895906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the CKP sensor in the engine block and attachment bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the CKP sensor harness connector. Push in the connector until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
  4. Install the starter into the flywheel housing and align the bolt holes.
    5. Fig 2: Installing Starter Motor - L61
    GM895784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the upper and lower starter assembly to the engine block bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter-to-engine bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  6. Install the two starter solenoid harness connections and attachment nuts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (large) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    • Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (small) to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  9. Reset the clock to preset the radio stations.
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