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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2006CANYON 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 GMC Canyon 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2006 GMC Canyon 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6SECTION Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (1).
3. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
4. Remove the CKP sensor from the engine block.Discard the O-ring seals.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new O-ring seals to the CKP sensor.
2. Lightly lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
3. Install the CKP sensor into the engine block.
4. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the CKP sensor bolt threads.
5. Install the CKP sensor bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the CKP sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the CKP sensor (1).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Perform the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure. Refer to CKP System Variation Learn Procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.