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Sensor, Camshaft Position: Removal: 3.6L

Fig 1: Magnetic Timing Wheels
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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: Upper Intake Manifold & Bolts
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The Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors are located at the rear of the cylinder head covers and are bolted to the cylinder head.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. If removing the LH CMP sensor, first remove the air inlet hose and upper intake manifold (2). Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: CMP Sensor & Bolt
    GC0144205Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    The RH CMP sensor is shown in illustration, the LH CMP sensor is similar. If removing both RH and LH CMP sensors, mark the sensors so they can be installed in their original locations.

  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the CMP sensor.
  4. Loosen the sensor mounting bolt (2).
    Fig 4: O-Ring Seal
    GC0144215Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Pull the sensor and mounting bolt from the cylinder head cover.
  6. The O-ring seal (1) can be reused if not damaged.