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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1988NINETY-EIGHT V6-3800 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRSENSOR REPLACEMENT
1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight V6-3800 3.8L
Sensor Replacement
1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight V6-3800 3.8LSECTION Sensor Replacement
Camshaft And Crankshaft Sensors:
Camshaft Sensor:
Camshaft Sensor Magnet:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Battery ground cable.
2. Water pump pulley attaching bolts.
3. Serpentine belt.
4. Water pump pulley.
5. Sensor wiring connector.
6. Sensor retaining bolt.
7. Twist and pull sensor to remove.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Lubricate O-ring on sensor.
2. Push and twist sensor to install.
3. Sensor retaining bolt.
4. Sensor wiring connector.
5. Water pump pulley.
6. Serpentine belt.
7. Water pump pulley attaching bolts.
8. Battery ground cable.
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.