Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig.10 Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) - 3.7L:

REMOVAL
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on this engine is bolted to the front/top of the right cylinder head.
1. Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.
2. Remove sensor mounting bolt.
3. Carefully remove sensor from cylinder head in a rocking and twisting action. Twisting sensor eases removal.
4. Check condition of sensor O-ring.

INSTALLATION
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on this engine is bolted to the front/top of the right cylinder head.
1. Clean out machined hole in cylinder head.
2. Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor O-ring.
3. Install sensor into cylinder head with a slight rocking and twisting action.

CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt, be sure sensor is completely flush to cylinder head. If sensor is not flush, damage to sensor mounting tang may result.

4. Install mounting bolt and tighten. Refer to torque specifications.
5. Connect electrical connector to sensor.