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Sensor, Camshaft Position: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: Magnetic Timing Wheels
GC0144190Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
CAUTION:

The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 2: CMP Sensor Seal & Mounting Bolt Hole
GC0144216Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Clean out the camshaft position (CMP) sensor mounting bolt hole (2) in cylinder head.
  2. The CMP sensor seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.
    Fig 3: Installing CMP Sensor Seal
    GC0144498Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. If required, install a new CMP sensor seal (2) in the cylinder head cover:
    • Lubricate the CMP sensor seal inner and outer diameters with clean engine oil.
    • Place the CMP sensor seal (2) on the Cam Sensor/Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer (special tool #10256, Installer, Cam Installer, Cam Sensor/ Spark Plug Tube Seal) (1).
    • Push the seal into the cylinder head cover until the base of the seal is seated.
    • Remove the tool.
    Fig 4: Gap & CMP Sensor Seal
    GC0144497Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    A properly installed CMP sensor seal (1) will have a 1.5 - 2.0 mm (0.06 - 0.08 in.) gap (2) between the cylinder head cover and the seal upper flange.

    Fig 5: O-Ring Seal
    GC0144215Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. The sensor mounting bolt O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.
  5. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the sensor mounting bolt O-ring (1).
    Fig 6: CMP Sensor & Bolt
    GC0144205Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    The RH CMP sensor is shown in illustration, the LH CMP sensor is similar. If both RH and LH CMP sensors where removed, install them into their original locations.

  6. Install the CMP sensor to the cylinder head. Tighten the mounting bolt (2) to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
  7. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the sensor.
    Fig 7: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GC0144185Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Following installation of the LH CMP sensor, install the upper intake manifold (1) and air inlet hose. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.