Camshaft Position Sensor: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Magnetic Timing Wheels

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CAUTION:

The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

-- Clean out the camshaft position (CMP) sensor mounting bolt hole (2) in cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Mounting Bolt Hole

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-- The CMP sensor seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.

-- If required, install a new CMP sensor seal (2) in the cylinder head cover:

Fig 3: Identifying CMP Sensor Seal

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Lubricate the CMP sensor seal inner and outer diameters with clean engine oil.
Place the CMP sensor seal (2) on the 10256 (1).
Push the seal into the cylinder head cover until the base of the seal is seated.
Remove the tool.

Fig 4: Identifying CMP Sensor Seal

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NOTE:

A properly installed CMP sensor seal (1) will have a 1.5 - 2.0 mm (0.06 - 0.08 in.) gap (2) between the cylinder head cover and the seal upper flange.

Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt O-Ring

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-- The sensor mounting bolt O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.

-- Apply a small amount of engine oil to the sensor mounting bolt O-ring (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt And Connector

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NOTE:

The RH CMP sensor is shown, the LH CMP sensor is similar. If both RH and LH CMP sensors where removed, install them into their original locations.

-- Install the CMP sensor to the cylinder head. Tighten the mounting bolt (2) to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).

-- Connect the electrical connector (1) to the sensor.

Fig 7: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold (1)

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-- Following installation of the LH CMP sensor, install the upper intake manifold (1). Refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .

-- Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to AIR CLEANER HOUSING .

-- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting .

NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.