Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 73
Fig. 226: Installing CKP Sensor Ring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
Failure to properly align the crankshaft position sensor
reluctor ring may result in component damage and effect OBD II
system performance.
IMPORTANT: The reluctor ring is shaped like a dish. The dish must face
the engine front cover. Failure to do so will damage the front
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
1. Install the CKP sensor reluctor ring.
1. Align the keyway on the CKP sensor reluctor ring with the key in the crankshaft.
2. Using J 5590 , push the CKP sensor reluctor ring onto the crankshaft until completely
seated against the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools.
2. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, SPROCKET, AND TENSIONER REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
J 5590 Rear Pinion Bearing Race Installer. See Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Fig. 227: CKP Sensor Reluctor Ring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
cover and the reluctor ring.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
2. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor reluctor ring.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 228: Installing CKP Sensor Ring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
Failure to properly align the crankshaft position sensor
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
1. Install the CKP sensor reluctor ring.
1. Align the keyway on the CKP sensor reluctor ring with the key in the crankshaft.
2. Using J 5590 , push the CKP sensor reluctor ring onto the crankshaft until completely
seated against the crankshaft sprocket. See Special Tools.
2. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement.
BALANCE SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Tools Required
J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
J 36996 Balance Shaft Installer. See Special Tools.
J 45059 Angle Meter. See Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
reluctor ring may result in component damage and effect OBD II
system performance.
IMPORTANT: The reluctor ring is shaped like a dish. The dish must face
the engine front cover. Failure to do so will damage the front
cover and the reluctor ring.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado