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Sensor, Camshaft Position: Installation: 3.2L

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.

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  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.
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  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 special tool (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 special tool.
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  4. After the CMP sensor is installed, take note of the installed position.
    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.

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  5. The sensor mounting bolt O-ring (1) can be reused if not damaged.
  6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the sensor mounting bolt O-ring (1).
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    NOTE:

    The right CMP sensor is shown, the left CMP sensor is similar. If both right and left CMP sensors where removed, install them into their original locations.

  7. Install the CMP sensor to the cylinder head. Tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATION  .
  8. Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the sensor.
    Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  9. If required, install the upper intake manifold (1) and air inlet hose. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
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.