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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2002SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Saturn SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2002 Saturn SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. Record preset radio stations.
2. Ignition Off.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS CENTERED AND PROPERLY POSITIONED PRIOR TO LIFTING.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Disconnect CKP sensor harness connector.
6. Remove attachment bolt and CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate O-ring with clean engine oil.
2. Install CKP sensor in engine block.
3. Install CKP sensor attachment bolt.
Torque:
Crankshaft Position Sensor: 9 N.m (80 in-lbs)
4. Connect CKP sensor harness connector. Push in connector until a click is heard and pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
5. Connect negative battery cable.
6. Reset clock and preset radio stations.
REMOVAL
Crankshaft Position Sensor.:
1. Record preset radio stations.
2. Ignition Off.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS CENTERED AND PROPERLY POSITIONED PRIOR TO LIFTING.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Disconnect CKP sensor harness connector.
6. Remove attachment bolt and CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION
Crankshaft Position Sensor.:
1. Lubricate O-ring with clean engine oil.
2. Install CKP sensor in engine block.
3. Install CKP sensor attachment bolt.
Torque:
Crankshaft Position Sensor: 9 N.m (80 in-lbs)
4. Connect CKP sensor harness connector. Push in connector until a click is heard and pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
5. Connect negative battery cable.
6. Reset clock and preset radio stations.
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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.