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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
IMPORTANT: Perform the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure  when the CKP sensor is removed or replaced.
    Fig 1: View Of Starter
    GM211621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

    Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) in Engine Electrical.
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor/Connector
    GM56592Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  6. Fig 3: View Of CKP Sensor & Bolt
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  7. Clean the area around the CKP sensor before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.
  8. Remove the CKP sensor retaining fastener.
  9. Remove the CKP sensor.