Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

PROCEDURE

The Camshaft Position Sensor is integral to the Distributor and is not serviceable separately. In the event that either the G1 or G2 Pickup Coils are determined to be failed it will be necessary to replace the Distributor assembly.


REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative terminal cable from battery.

CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

High Tension Cords:

2. Disconnect distributor connector.
3. Disconnect high-tension cords from distributor.

NOTICE: Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.

Distributor Nut:

4. Remove distributor.
- Remove the nut.
- Pull out the distributor.
- Remove the o-ring from the Distributor housing.

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the three screws and remove the heat insulator.





2. Loosen the three bolts and remove the Distributor Cap and O-ring.





3. Remove the two screws and remove the Rotor.

ASSEMBLY

1. Install the Rotor.





- Align the hollow of the Signal Rotor with the protrusion of the Rotor.





- Install the Rotor with the two screws.





2. Install the Distributor Cap using a new O-ring. Secure the three bolts.





3. Install the heat insulator with the three screws.

INSTALLATION





1. Remove No. 3 timing belt cover.
- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench remove the 6 bolts and timing belt cover.








2. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC compression. Verify that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and No 4 timing belt cover are aligned.





3. Install a new Distributor o-ring and coat lightly with oil. Install Distributor.





- Align the marks of the drive gear and Distributor housing.
- Insert the Distributor, aligning the protrusion of the flange with that of the stud bolt on the cylinder head.
- Temporarily secure with the hold down nut.





4. Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, reinstall the No. 3 timing belt cover with the 6 bolts. Reinstall the oil filler cap.
5. Adjust ignition timing. Refer to Ignition Timing. Ignition Timing