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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1999CIRRUS L4-2.4L VIN XREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN X
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN XSECTION Service and Repair
Camshaft Position Sensor Location:
The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the rear of the cylinder head.
REMOVAL
1. Remove filtered air tube from the throttle body and air cleaner housing.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from camshaft position sensor.
3. Remove camshaft position sensor mounting screws. Remove sensor.
Target Magnet Removal/Installation:
4. Loosen screw attaching target magnet to rear of camshaft.
INSTALLATION
Target Magnet Installation:
The target magnet has locating dowels that fit into machined locating holes in the end of the camshaft.
1. Install target magnet in end of camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3 N.m (30 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Install camshaft position sensor. Tighten sensor mounting screws to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Carefully attach electrical connector to camshaft position sensor. Installation at an angle may damage the sensor pins.
4. Install filtered air tube. Tighten clamps to 3 N.m ± 1 (25 in. lbs. ± 5) torque.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.