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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
2. Remove the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from camshaft position sensor.
4. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.

Target Magnet Removal/Installation:




5. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft.

INSTALLATION
1. Install target magnetined of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3.6 Nm (32 ± 5 in. lbs.) torque. Over torquing could cause cracks in magnet. If magnet cracks replace it.
2. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 Nm (80 ± 15 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Carefully attach electrical connector to camshaft position sensor. Installation at an angle may damage the sensor pins.
4. Install the negative battery cable.
5. Install the air cleaner lid, connect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.