Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 396

B R IGNITION SYSTEMS 8D - 23
(4) Remove distributor cap from distributor (two
screws),
(5) Disconnect camshaft position sensor wiring
harness from main engine wiring harness.
(6) Remove distributor rotor from distributor shaft.
(7) Lift the camshaft position sensor assembly
from the distributor housing (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install camshaft position sensor to distributor.
Align sensor into notch on distributor housing.
(2) Connect wiring harness connectors.
(3) Install rotor.
(4) Install
distributor cap. Tighten mounting
screws.
(5) Install spark plug cables in correct firing order
to distributor cap. Refer to the Specifications section
at the end of this group for spark plug cable order.
Be sure all spark plug cables are firmly connected
into distributor cap towers.
(6) Install air cleaner assembly and connecting air
tubes.
(7) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR—8.0L V-10
ENGINE
The camshaft position sensor is located in the tim­
ing chain case/cover on the left-front side of the en­
gine (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Camshaft Position Sensor—S.OL V-10 Engine
A thin plastic rib is molded into the face of the sen­
sor (Fig. 4) to position the depth of sensor to the up­
per cam gear (sprocket). This rib can be found on
both the new replacement sensors and sensors that
were originally installed to the engine. The first time
the engine has been operated, part of this rib may be
sheared (ground) off. Depending on parts tolerances,
some of the rib material may still be observed after
removal.
CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
POSITIONING) J948D-11
Fig. 4 Sensor Depth Positioning Rib—8.0L V-10
Engine
One of two different procedures must be followed
for replacement of this sensor. Refer to the following:
Sensor Replacement—Old Sensor or Sensor Re­
placement —New Sensor.
SENSOR REPLACEMENT—OLB SENSOR
If the original camshaft position sensor is to be re­
moved and installed, such as when servicing the tim­
ing chain, timing gears or timing chain cover, use
this procedure.
REMOWAL
(1) Disconnect the sensor harness connector from
the engine harness connector.
(2) Remove the sensor mounting bolt (Fig. 3).
(3) Carefully pry the sensor from the timing chain
case/cover in a rocking action with two small screw­
drivers.
(4) Remove the sensor from vehicle.
(5) Check condition of sensor o-ring (Fig. 5).
SLOTTED MOUNTING ^ — ^
BOLT HOLE ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
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CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR O-RING
J948D-4
Fig. 5 Camshaft Sensor O-Ring—8.0L V-10 Engine