The
Camshaft Position Sensor (Cmp) is placed at the top of the oil pump drive shaft assembly, found on the right side of the engine beside the
Oil Filter and it helps set fuel timing, but not the timing of the spark in the engine. First, separate the electrical connector, remove the nuts on the sensor and remove the sensor from the oil pump drive. When removing both the Cmp and oil pump drive, make sure the engine
Crankshaft or camshaft doesn't turn to keep the Cmp sensor in place. Remove the electrical connector, the mount bolts and record where the oil pump drive is mounted relative to the engine block before taking out the hold-down clamp. Observe how the pulse ring and top slot on the oil pump gear are facing. Throw out the old oil pump drive-to-engine block gasket. When ready to install, first clean the oil pump drive mounting hole area, use a new gasket and put a toothpick through the access hole so it sits inside the pulse ring. Place the oil pump drive in the engine with the slot in the oil pump and hold it in place with finger force only, as you will set the bolt later. Should the engine have been rotated, proceed to remove the ignition coil rail assembly and number 1 spark plug, turn the engine until it feels pressure during compression and put the timing index mark in line with the Tdc mark. Confirm the alignments are proper, connect the sensor to the oil pump drive, turn it towards the engine's rear, secure it using 2 N.m (15 in. lbs.) of torque and link the electrical features again. Should you remove the spark plug and ignition coil rail for any purpose, don't forget to reinstall them. Set up the scan tool, go to Set Sync, press Start on the engine to run it and make sure the engine is hot. If the engine is idling, the screen will show In Range and 0° to indicate the proper position. If you notice a plus or minus beside the degree, loosen the hold-down bolt, spin the oil pump drive until In Range shows up, then tighten the hold-down bolt to 23 N.m or 17 ft. lbs. of torque.