Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 6 CMP Location - 2.4L:

The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is bolted to the right-front side of the cylinder head. Sensor position (depth) is adjustable.
1. Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.
2. Remove 2 sensor mounting bolts.
3. Remove sensor from cylinder head by sliding towards rear of engine.

INSTALLATION
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is bolted to the right-front side of the cylinder head. Sensor position (depth) is adjustable.

Fig. 7 Upper Timing Belt Cover/Bolts - 2.4L:

1. Remove plastic, upper timing belt cover (timing gear cover) by removing 3 bolts. Before attempting to remove cover, remove electrical connector from Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. This will prevent damage to sensor.

Fig. 8 CMP Face At Target Wheel - 2.4L:

2. Rotate (bump over) engine until camshaft timing gear and target wheel (tonewheel) are positioned and aligned to face of sensor. If not positioned, damage to both sensor and target wheel will occur when attempting to start engine. Face of sensor MUST be behind target wheel while adjusting.
3. Position sensor to cylinder head and install 2 sensor mounting bolts finger tight.

Fig. 9 CMP Adjustment - 2.4L:

4. SENSOR AIR GAP: .030" Set air gap between rear of target wheel and face of sensor to .030". This can best be accomplished using an L-shaped, wire-type spark plug gapping gauge. A piece of .030" brass shim stock may also be used.
5. Gently push sensor forward until it contacts gapping gauge. Do not push hard on sensor. Tighten 2 sensor mounting bolts. Refer to torque specifications.

CAUTION: After tightening sensor mounting bolts, recheck air gap and adjust as necessary. Retorque bolts.

6. Install upper timing belt cover and 3 bolts.
7. Connect electrical connector to ECT sensor.
8. Connect electrical connector to CMP sensor.