Removal - Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual

DR
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

REMOVAL

3.7L V-6
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 3.7L
V-6 engine is bolted to the front/top of the right cyl-
inder head (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 CMP LOCATION - 3.7L
1 - RIGHT/FRONT OF RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
2 - CMP MOUNTING BOLT
3 - CMP LOCATION
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.
(2) Remove sensor mounting bolt (Fig. 10).
(3) Carefully twist sensor from cylinder head.
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
4.7L V-8
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 4.7L
V–8 engine is bolted to the front/top of the right cyl-
inder head (Fig. 11).
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove sensor mounting bolt (Fig. 11).
(4) Carefully twist sensor from cylinder head.
(5) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
5.7L V-8
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 5.7L
V-8 engine is located on right side of timing chain
cover below generator (Fig. 12).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.
(2) Remove sensor mounting bolt (Fig. 13).
(3) Carefully twist sensor from cylinder head.
(4) Check condition of sensor o-ring.
Fig. 11 CMP LOCATION - 4.7L
1 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
2 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
3 - MOUNTING BOLT
4 - ELEC. CONNECTOR
Fig. 12 CMP LOCATION – 5.7L
1 - GENERATOR
2 - CMP LOCATION
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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