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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 6.6L 🢒 Camshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 738905 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement .

    3. Notice: Do not use an impact driver to remove or install the oil pump driven gear nut. Use of an impact driver may shear the oil pump drive gear pin in the crankshaft.

  3. While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, remove the oil pump driven gear nut.
  4. Remove the oil pump driven gear.

    5. Object Number: 738904 Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the reluctor from the oil pump drive gear. The reluctor is timed to the gear and once removed the correct timing will be lost.

  5. Remove the oil pump drive gear and crankshaft reluctor.
    6. • Do not remove the crankshaft reluctor bolts.
    • Do not damage the crankshaft reluctor teeth.

    Object Number: 739316 Size: SH
  6. Remove the camshaft reluctor screws.
  7. Remove the camshaft reluctor.
  8. Inspect the camshaft reluctor for damage.
  9. Inspect the camshaft reluctor for being bent.
  10. Replace the reluctor if damage is found.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 739316 Size: SH
  1. Position the camshaft reluctor to the camshaft gear.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the camshaft reluctor bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 738904 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage the teeth on the reluctor.

  3. Install the oil pump drive gear and reluctor to the crankshaft.

    4. Object Number: 738905 Size: SH
  4. Install the oil pump driven gear.

    5. Notice: Do not use an impact driver to remove or install the oil pump driven gear nut. Use of an impact driver may shear the oil pump drive gear pin in the crankshaft.

  5. While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, install the oil pump driven gear nut.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  6. Install the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement .
  7. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .