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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Camshaft Position Sensor:






REMOVAL

REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR




a. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
b. Remove the bolt and camshaft position sensor.

Torque: 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)

INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the sensors themselves. "Cold" is from - 10 °C (14 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) and "Hot" is from 50 °C (122 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F).

1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR




3. INSPECT WT SENSOR RESISTANCE
a. Disconnect the WT sensor connector.
b. Using a Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Resistance:
835 - 1,400 Ohm at cold
1,060-1,645 Ohm at hot

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

c. Reconnect the WT sensor connector.

4. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR
5. REINSTALL V-BANK COVER

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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