How to remove the CKP sensor on Chevrolet Avalanche,Silverado,Suburban,Tahoe,GMC Sierra,Yukon,Yukon Denali and Yukon XL?

To remove the CKP sensor on a V6 model, raise the vehicle and remove the oil pan skid plate if present. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor, remove the mounting bolt, and discard the old o-ring. Replace it with a new o-ring lubricated with clean engine oil.

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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Cr/Shf Posn
Part Number: 12703627
$48.07 MSRP: $99.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12585546
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2019 GMC Sierra | 1 TON CREW CAB, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 2500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON 119.0, CREW CAB 1 TON 137.0, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Sierra Sensor,Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 12596851
$71.85 MSRP: $149.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor)
- Replaces: 12562910, 10456607, 10456532
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2007 GMC Sierra | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0 | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 12669636
$26.75 MSRP: $50.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12623094
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2021 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl5.3L
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GMC Sierra SENSOR ASM,CM/SHF POSN (KIT)
Part Number: 19417445
$48.18 MSRP: $100.04
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Product Specifications
- Replaces: 10490645, 10485432
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2007 GMC Sierra | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0 | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position <Use 12F 37
Part Number: 12595966
$34.27 MSRP: $71.16
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2013 GMC Sierra | EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 97365037
$78.71 MSRP: $143.10
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 GMC Sierra | 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Knock
Part Number: 21024981
$30.98 MSRP: $58.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Knock Sensor
- Replaces: 21024729
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 GMC Sierra | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Asm,Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 97321397
$75.30 MSRP: $118.46
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 GMC Sierra | 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor,Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 12560228
$63.78 MSRP: $114.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 12555566
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2007 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Asm,Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 25366549
$141.88 MSRP: $294.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Replaces: 25339320, 97249413
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 GMC Sierra | 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Cr/Shf Posn
Part Number: 55495265
$8.71 MSRP: $16.44
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Replaced by: 40009075
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 12641040
$19.42 MSRP: $36.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly, Cr/Shf Posn; Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2021 GMC Sierra | 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 2500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Knock
Part Number: 12663209
$3.91 MSRP: $7.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knock Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 12667201
$21.95 MSRP: $41.42
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaced by: 12712848
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2021 GMC Sierra | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position
Part Number: 12672641
$36.93 MSRP: $69.68
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 98079567
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2016 GMC Sierra | 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 2500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Cr/Shf Posn
Part Number: 12706708
$6.78 MSRP: $12.16
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Sensor
- Replaces: 55507118
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Cm/Shf Posn
Part Number: 12698173
$11.50 MSRP: $21.70
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 12733487
- Replaces: 55508453
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 GMC Sierra | CREW CAB 5'8" 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel
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GMC Sierra Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position <Use 12F 37
Part Number: 12575172
$77.09 MSRP: $138.27
You Save: $61.18 (45%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SENSOR, Distributor (also Knock Sensor); Crankshaft Position Sensor, Position Sensor
- Replaces: 12556427, 12576123
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 GMC Sierra | 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 185.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB | 8 Cyl 8.1L

GMC Sierra Crankshaft Position Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sensor Assembly, Crankshaft Position <Use 12F 37
12595966
Q: How to remove the CKP sensor on Chevrolet Avalanche,Silverado,Suburban,Tahoe,GMC Sierra,Yukon,Yukon Denali and Yukon XL?
A: To remove the CKP sensor on a V6 model, raise the vehicle and remove the oil pan skid plate if present. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor, remove the mounting bolt, and discard the old o-ring. Replace it with a new o-ring lubricated with clean engine oil.