Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

Camshaft Position Sensor Location:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect sensor electrical connector.
3. Remove sensor mounting bolt.
4. Using two small screwdrivers, carefully pry sensor from timing chain cover.
5. Remove sensor from vehicle.
6. Inspect condition of o-ring.

INSTALLATION (New Sensor)
1. Apply a small amount of clean motor oil to sensor o-ring.
2. Install the sensor into the timing cover with a slight rocking motion. Push the sensor all the way into the cover until the rib material on the sensor contacts the cam gear.
3. Install sensor mounting bolt and torque to 6 Nm (50 in-lbs).
4. Connect sensor electrical connector.

Camshaft Position Sensor Installation:

Camshaft Position Sensor:

INSTALLATION (Used Sensor)

CAUTION: When installing used camshaft position sensor, the sensor depth must be adjusted to prevent contact with cam gear.

1. Inspect face of the sensor. If any of the rib material remains, it must cut down flush to face of sensor with a razor knife. Remove only enough of the rib material to make face flat. Do not remove more material than necessary as damage to sensor may result.

NOTE: Never use an electric grinder on a camshaft position sensor.

2. Obtain a peel-and-stick paper spacer. These special spacers are used as a tool to set sensor depth.
3. Clean face of sensor and apply paper spacer.
4. Apply a small amount of clean motor oil to sensor o-ring.
5. Install the sensor into the timing cover with a slight rocking motion until paper spacer contacts the cam gear.
6. Scratch a scribe line into timing cover to indicate sensor depth.
7. Remove sensor from timing cover.
8. Remove paper spacer from the sensor.
9. Again, apply a small amount of clean motor oil to sensor o-ring.
10. Install the sensor into the timing cover with a slight rocking motion until sensor is aligned with scribe line.
11. Install sensor mounting bolt and torque to 6 Nm (50 in-lbs).
12. Connect sensor electrical connector.