Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 788

Fig. 3: Identifying Right Cylinder Head, Sensor Mounting Bolt & Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) 
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The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) (3) is bolted to the front/top of the right cylinder head (1). 

1. Raise and support vehicle.  

2. Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.  

3. Remove sensor mounting bolt (2).  

4. Carefully twist sensor from cylinder head.  

5. Check condition of sensor o-ring.  

REMOVAL - 4.0L 

 

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Fig. 4: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) & Generator 
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The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) (1) is located at the front/top of the timing gear cover below the generator 
(2). 

Fig. 5: Identifying CMP Sensor Electrical Connector, Twist Sensor & Sensor Mounting Bolt 
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1. Remove generator. Refer to Generator Removal.  

2. Disconnect electrical connector (1) at CMP sensor.  

3. Remove sensor mounting bolt (3).  

 

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4. Carefully twist sensor (2) from timing gear cover.  

5. Check condition of sensor O-ring.  

INSTALLATION 

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - 3.7L 

Fig. 6: Identifying Right Cylinder Head, Sensor Mounting Bolt & Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) 
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1. Clean out machined hole in cylinder head.  

2. Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor o-ring.  

3. Install sensor (3) into cylinder head with a slight rocking and twisting action. 

CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt (2), be sure sensor is 

 

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4. Install mounting bolt (2) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs).  

5. Connect electrical connector to sensor.  

INSTALLATION - 4.0L 

Fig. 7: Identifying CMP Sensor Electrical Connector, Twist Sensor & Sensor Mounting Bolt 
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1. Check condition of sensor O-ring.  

2. Carefully twist sensor (2) into timing gear cover (4).  

3. Install sensor mounting bolt (3). Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.  

4. Connect electrical connector (1) to CMP sensor.  

5. Install generator. Refer to Generator Installation.  

COIL-IGNITION 

REMOVAL 

COIL-IGNITION-3.7L 

completely flush to cylinder head. If sensor is not flush, damage to 
sensor mounting tang may result.

 

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