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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000K TAHOE 4WD V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Chevrolet K Tahoe 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R
Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
2000 Chevrolet K Tahoe 4WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the knock sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the cylinder block (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the knock sensor (2) into the cylinder block (1).
Tighten
Tighten to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
2. Install the knock sensor harness connector.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the knock sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the knock sensor (2) from the cylinder block (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the knock sensor (2) into the cylinder block (1).
Tighten
Tighten to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
2. Install the knock sensor harness connector.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. 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.