Dodge Repair: Location of Cam Sensor - 1997 1500Series Extended Cab 4wd, camshaft position sensor, engine wiring harness


Question
Engine light came on.  Diagnostic test said replace the cam sensor.  Purchased the part.  Where is the part located on the truck?

Answer
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - 3.9L/5.2L/5.9L ENGINES
The camshaft position sensor is located in the distributor Camshaft Position Sensor - Typical

REMOVAL
Distributor removal is not necessary to remove camshaft position sensor.

Remove air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove distributor cap from distributor (two screws)
Disconnect camshaft position sensor wiring harness from main engine wiring harness.
Remove distributor rotor from distributor shaft.
Lift the camshaft position sensor assembly from the distributor housing Camshaft Position Sensor - Typical
INSTALLATION
Install camshaft position sensor to distributor. Align sensor into notch on distributor housing.
Connect wiring harness.
Install rotor.
Install distributor cap. Tighten mounting screws.
Install air cleaner assembly.