RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Fig. 2 Camshaft Position Sensor
REMOVAL
The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor.
Distributor removal is not necessary to remove camshaft position sensor.
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
3. Remove distributor cap from distributor (two screws).
4. Disconnect camshaft position sensor wiring harness from main engine wiring harness.
5. Remove distributor rotor from distributor shaft.
6. Lift the camshaft position sensor assembly from the distributor housing.
INSTALLATION
The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor.
1. Install camshaft position sensor to distributor. Align sensor into notch on distributor housing.
2. Connect wiring harness.
3. Install rotor.
4. Install distributor cap. Tighten mounting screws.
5. Install engine cover.
