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CAM shaft sensor replacement

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 225,000 MILES
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?
Monday, May 13th, 2019 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
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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.

Roy
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Monday, May 13th, 2019 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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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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Monday, May 13th, 2019 AT 6:51 PM
Tiny
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Hand rotate the engine around. You do not need to move the distributor. Move the engine instead.

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Monday, May 13th, 2019 AT 6:53 PM
Tiny
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How would I do that? Sorry I’m not that far advanced.
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Monday, May 13th, 2019 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
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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
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Monday, May 13th, 2019 AT 6:59 PM

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