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Camshaft Position Sensor: Removal: 4.0L: Notes

Fig 1: 4.0L CMP Location
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1 - OIL PUMP DRIVE ASSEMBLY
2 - CMP
3 - CMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - HOUSING HOLD DOWN BOLT
5 - HOUSING
6 - PLASTIC COVER
7 - COVER SCREWS (2)

The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 4.0L 6-cylinder engine (2) is bolted to the side of the oil pump drive shaft housing assembly (5). See Fig 1.

NOTE: Do not attempt to rotate the oil pump drive assembly to modify ignition timing.

Two different procedures  are used for removal and installation. The first procedure will detail removal and installation of the sensor only. The second procedure will detail removal and installation of the sensor and oil pump drive shaft assembly. The second procedure is to be used if the engine has been disassembled.