Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 5.9L diesel engine is located (1) below the fuel injection pump. It is bolted to the back of the timing gear housing (7).
1. Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.
2. Remove sensor mounting bolt (6).
3. Carefully twist and pull the sensor from timing gear housing.
4. Check condition of sensor O-ring.

INSTALLATION




1. Clean out machined hole in back of timing gear housing.
2. Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor O-ring and sensor hole.
3. Install sensor into timing gear housing with a slight rocking action. Do not twist sensor into position as damage to O-ring may result.

CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt, be sure sensor is completely flush to back of timing gear housing (cover). Remove (cover) if sensor is not flush, damage to sensor mounting tang may result.

4. Install mounting bolt and tighten. Torque to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
5. Connect electrical connector (5) to sensor.