Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig. 41 Camshaft Position Sensor:




CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor (Fig. 41).

REMOVAL

NOTE: Distributor removal is not necessary to remove camshaft position sensor.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery

2. Remove distributor cap from distributor (two screws).

3. Disconnect camshaft position sensor wiring harness from main engine wiring harness.

4. Remove distributor rotor from distributor shaft.

5. Lift the camshaft position sensor assembly from the distributor housing (Fig. 41).


INSTALLATION

1. Install camshaft position sensor to distributor. Align sensor into notch on distributor housing.

2. Connect wiring harness.

3. Install rotor.

4. Install distributor cap. Tighten mounting screws.