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Camshaft Sensor Replacement

Fig. 8 Camshaft Position Sensor Location:




Fig. 9 Target Magnet Removal/Installation:






NOTE: The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head (Fig. 8).

REMOVAL
1. Remove filtered air tube from the throttle body and air cleaner housing.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from camshaft position sensor.
3. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.

Fig.35 Target Magnet Removal/Installation:






4. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft (Fig. 35).

Fig.36 Target Magnet Installation:






NOTE: The target magnet has locating dowels that fit into machined locating holes in the end of the camshaft (Fig. 36).

INSTALLATION
1. Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3 Nm (30 in lb) torque.
2. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 Nm (80 in lb) torque.
3. Carefully attach electrical connector to camshaft position sensor. Installation at an angle may damage the sensor pins.
4. Install filtered air tube. Tighten clamps to 3 Nm ±1 (25 in lb ±5) torque.