GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L 🢒 Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 211621 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

    4. Object Number: 56592 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 55322 Size: SH
  5. Clean the area around the CKP sensor before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.
  6. Remove the CKP sensor retaining fastener.
  7. Remove the CKP sensor.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the CKP sensor.

    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.


    Object Number: 55322 Size: SH
  2. Install the CKP sensor retaining fastener.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 56592 Size: SH
  3. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 211621 Size: SH
  4. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn .