Description; Operation - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

8I - 16 IGNITION CONTROL
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued)
Fig. 22 SENSOR DEPTH DIMENSIONS – 8.0L V-10
1 - 2.018 DO NOT INSTALL SENSOR
2 - SENSOR MOUNTING HOLE OPENING
3 - SENSOR CENTER LINE
4 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
5 - 1.818 OK TO INSTALL SENSOR
6 - CAM DRIVE GEAR
7 - HIGH MACHINED AREA
8 - LOW MACHINED AREA
Do not install sensor with gear positioned at
low area (Fig. 22) or (Fig. 21). When the engine
is started, the sensor will be broken.
(2) Using a 1/2 in. wide metal ruler, measure the
distance from the cam gear to the face of the sensor
mounting hole opening on the timing gear cover (Fig.
22).
(3) If the dimension is approximately 1.818 inches,
it is OK to install sensor. Proceed to step Step 9.
(4) If the dimension is approximately 2.018 inches,
the cam gear will have to be rotated.
(5) Attach a socket to the vibration damper mount-
ing bolt and rotate engine until the 1.818 inch
dimension is attained.
(6) Install the sensor into the timing case/cover
with a slight rocking action. Do not twist the sensor
into position as damage to the o-ring may result.
Push the sensor all the way into the cover until the
rib material on the sensor (Fig. 19) contacts the cam-
shaft gear.
(7) Install the mounting bolt and tighten to 6 N·m
(50 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Connect sensor wiring harness to engine har-
ness.
ENGINE
When the engine is started, the rib material will be
sheared off the face of sensor. This will automatically
set sensor air gap.
DISTRIBUTOR

DESCRIPTION

All 5.9L V-8 engines are equipped with a camshaft
driven mechanical distributor (Fig. 23) containing a
shaft driven distributor rotor. All distributors are
equipped with an internal camshaft position (fuel
sync) sensor (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23 DISTRIBUTOR AND CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR - 5.9L
1 - SYNC SIGNAL GENERATOR
2 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
3 - PULSE RING
4 - DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

The distributor does not have built in centrifugal
or vacuum assisted advance. Base ignition timing
and all timing advance is controlled by the Power-
train Control Module (PCM). Because ignition timing
is controlled by the PCM, base ignition timing is
not adjustable.
The distributor is held to the engine in the conven-
tional method using a holddown clamp and bolt.
Although the distributor can be rotated, it will
have no effect on ignition timing.
All distributors contain an internal oil seal that
prevents oil from entering the distributor housing.
The seal is not serviceable.
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