Crank sensor broke. How do I replace?

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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crankshaft sensor broke off in motor how can i get it out and replace?
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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Hello,

Are you able to see the broken part of the sensor?
You should be able to use a magnet to get it out if it is close to the opening.
If not you will have to take off the cover.

Here are few helpful articles for crank sensor:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

https://youtu.be/_xoGyRrHYbM

I have attached the replacement diagram for the crank position sensor.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 19, 2021 at 2:06 PM