Location and replacing crank angle sensor?

2002 HOLDEN STATESMAN
230,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JORDANA
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I need to replace crank angle sensor on my Statesman but don't have a repair manual. Please may you help me locate where to find and image/details on how to replace myself. Would much appreciate.
Thanking you,
Jordana
Feb 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

Your vehicle is fitted with the generation 2 GM 3.8 V Ecotec engine.
The crankshaft sensor is located behind the crankshaft harmonic balancer.

A good video:
https://youtu.be/E7IhMQCURL8?si=Ezwe5gxM-AYMeBMO

A good link:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works

hope this helps.

Cheers, Boris
Feb 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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