Cam Position Sensor Mount: Service and Repair

REMOVAL






1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn its strategy.

2. Remove the upper intake manifold.






3. Remove the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
1 Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
2 Remove CMP sensor screws.
3 Remove the CMP sensor.






4. Remove the camshaft synchronizer.
1 Remove the camshaft synchronizer bolt and clamp.
2 Remove the camshaft synchronizer.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Failure to follow this procedure will result in the fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage.






1. Install (A) Synchronizer Positioning Tool T96T-12200-A, aligning tabs and notches with those on the (B) camshaft synchronizer.






2. Install the camshaft synchronizer into the cylinder block.






3. When installing the camshaft synchronizer into the cylinder block, make sure that the arrow on the Synchronizer Positioning Tool is pointing toward the rear of the vehicle.






4. Position the clamp and install the bolt.






5. Remove the Synchronizer Positioning Tool.






6. Install the CMP sensor.
1 Position the CMP sensor.
2 Install the CMP screws.
3 Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.






7. Connect the battery ground cable.