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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996LUMINA APV V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT (7X)
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3.4L VIN E
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement (7X)
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement (7X)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the rack and pinion heat shield.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Remove the crankshaft Position sensor shield retaining nut.
7. Remove the crankshaft Position sensor shield.
8. Remove the crankshaft retaining stud.
9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from block.
Installation Procedure
Important: Before installing the crankshaft sensor, lubricate new O-ring with clean engine oil.
1. Install the crankshaft position sensor in block.
2. Install the crankshaft, retainer, and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 lb in).
3. Install the rack and pinion heat shield.
4. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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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.