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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009SILVERADO 3500 2WD V8-6.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.0L
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note
Perform theCrankshaft Position System Variation Learn (Service and Repair) whenever the crankshaft position sensor is removed or replaced.
1. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (4.3L) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (6.6L) (Service and Repair) .
2. Working through the wheel well opening, disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
3. Clean the area around the CKP sensor before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.
4. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
5. Remove the CKP sensor.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the CKP sensor.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
2. Install the CKP sensor bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CKP sensor.
4. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (4.3L) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (6.6L) (Service and Repair) .
5. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn (Service and Repair) .
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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.