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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig.6 Camshaft Position Sensor Location:




The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head.
1. Remove brake booster hose and electrical connector from holders on end of cylinder head cover and reposition.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors from camshaft position sensor.
3. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.

Fig.7 Target Magnet Removal/Installation:




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

INSTALLATION
The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head.
The target magnet has two locating dowels that fit into machined locating holes in end of the camshaft.
1. Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3.4 Nm (30 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Place brake booster hose and electrical harness in holders on end of valve cover.
4. Attach electrical connectors to camshaft position sensor.