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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 L100/L200/LW200 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 895892 Size: SH
  1. Record the preset radio stations.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
    4. • Engine Harness Connection (1).
    • Battery Feed (2).
    • Starter Motor (3).
    • Starter Solenoid (4).

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Raise the vehicle.
  5. Remove the 2 starter solenoid harness connector attachment nuts.
  6. Remove the lower starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
  7. Remove the upper starter assembly to the engine block bolt.
  8. Move the starter right to clear the engine block, then left to remove the starter from the flywheel housing.
  9. Disconnect the CKP sensor harness connector.
  10. Remove the CKP sensor attachment bolt and the CKP sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 895906 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the CKP sensor O-ring with clean engine oil.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the CKP sensor in the engine block and attachment bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the CKP sensor harness connector. Push in the connector until a click is heard, then pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
  4. Install the starter into the flywheel housing and align the bolt holes.

    5. Object Number: 895784 Size: SH
  5. Install the upper and lower starter assembly to the engine block bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the starter-to-engine bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  6. Install the two starter solenoid harness connections and attachment nuts.

    7. Tighten

        • Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (large) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the starter solenoid harness nuts (small) to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  9. Reset the clock to preset the radio stations.