OEM 2003 Buick Park Avenue Crankshaft Position Sensor

2003 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor on 2003 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor replacement process starts by disconnecting the Battery Cable's negative terminal and hoisting the vehicle. Begin by taking off the right splash shield cover then the crankshaft Harmonic Balancer. The sensor shield of the crankshaft position needs to be removed carefully before disconnecting the electrical connector on the sensor and extracting the bolt attachments that fix the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Move to the next step by removing the Crankshaft Position Sensor from its position on the block face. Position and secure the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to its block mounting position and tighten the bolts to 30 n.m (22 lbft). The crankshaft position shield must be put back in place followed by connecting the ckp sensor electrical connector. Set the crankshaft Harmonic Balancer onto the crankshaft before installing the right splash shield cover. Lower the vehicle body while reconnecting the negative battery terminal followed by completion of the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn process.