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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001EXPRESS 1 TON VAN V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMKNOCK SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R
Knock Sensor: Service and Repair
2001 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
4. Remove the knock sensor harness connector.
5. Remove the knock sensor (2).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the knock sensor (2).
Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
2. Install the knock sensor harness connector.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
CAUTION: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Service Precautions.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
4. Remove the knock sensor harness connector.
5. Remove the knock sensor (2).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the knock sensor (2).
Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
2. Install the knock sensor harness connector.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
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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.