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Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

NOTE: Crankshaft Position / Camshaft (TDC) Sensor are replaced as a complete unit.

REMOVAL:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Place an alignment mark on sensor body and engine block, indicating position of sensor body in block or cylinder head. Place No. 1 cylinder to TDC of compression stroke.
3. Disconnect wiring harness from sensor.
4. Remove sensor mounting nut, then the sensor assembly from engine.

Alignment Marks:





INSTALLATION:
5. Reverse procedure to install. Align notch on drive blade with punch mark on housing, and install sensor in head.
6. Ensure alignment marks made are properly aligned. Ensure No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke.
7. Check and adjust ignition timing.