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Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement with Electronic Ignition

Removal Procedure

Important: Clean the area around the camshaft position (CMP) sensor before removal in order to prevent debris from entering the engine.


    Object Number: 1697734  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the CMP sensor wire harness.

  2. Object Number: 1658163  Size: SH

    Important: The crankshaft harmonic balancer has been removed for illustration purposes only. Do not remove the balancer.

  3. Remove the 2 CMP sensor wire harness bolts (738).
  4. Loosen the top CMP sensor wire harness bolt using a box wrench through the harmonic balancer opening. Loosen the bolt 2 turns.
  5. Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connectors from the CMP sensor and the CMP actuator magnet.
  6. Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (737).

  7. Object Number: 1658166  Size: SH
  8. Remove the CMP sensor (703) and O-ring seal (704).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1658166  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the CMP O-ring seal for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
  2. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the O-ring seal (704) onto the sensor.
  4. Instal the CMP sensor (703) to the front cover.

  5. Object Number: 1658163  Size: SH
  6. Install the CMP sensor wire harness (737).
  7. Connect the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connectors to the CMP sensor and the CMP actuator magnet.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  9. Install the 2 CMP sensor wire harness bolts (738).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  11. Finger tighten the top CMP sensor wire harness bolt. Using a box wrench through an opening in the harmonic balancer, tighten the bolt an additional 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

  12. Object Number: 1697734  Size: SH
  13. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the CMP sensor wire harness.