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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MONTE CARLO V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRCRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT (7X)
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Replacement (7X)
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Replacement (7X)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the right front wheel.
4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
6. Remove the CKP sensor.
7. Inspect for wear, cracks, or leakage if the sensor is not being replaced.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil before installation and replace the O-ring if necessary.
2. Install the CKP sensor.
3. Install the CKP sensor bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the right front wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the right front wheel.
4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
5. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
6. Remove the CKP sensor.
7. Inspect for wear, cracks, or leakage if the sensor is not being replaced.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil before installation and replace the O-ring if necessary.
2. Install the CKP sensor.
3. Install the CKP sensor bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the right front wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
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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.