cam shaft sensor replacement

2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO
225,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RKUHNS555
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I have the distributor off but the rotor has a notch so the cam sensor can come out. How do I rotate the distributor to that point?
May 13, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Do not understand. Did you remove the distributor?

Can you attach a picture of what you are describing?

I attached some pictures. You do not have to move the distributor at all.


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May 13, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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RKUHNS555
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The notch on the left side of the vane wheel needs to be over the sensor or it won’t come out. How do I get that notch where it needs to be to get the sensor out?
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May 13, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Hand rotate the engine around. You do not need to move the distributor. Move the engine instead.

Roy
May 13, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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RKUHNS555
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How would I do that? Sorry I’m not that far advanced.
May 13, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You would need to put a socket on the nut on the alternator and turn it with a rachet. It is a 15/16 nut.

Roy
May 13, 2019 at 6:59 PM