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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
Fig.10 Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) - 3.7L:
REMOVAL
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on this engine is bolted to the front/top of the right cylinder head.
1. Disconnect electrical connector at CMP sensor.
2. Remove sensor mounting bolt.
3. Carefully remove sensor from cylinder head in a rocking and twisting action. Twisting sensor eases removal.
4. Check condition of sensor O-ring.
INSTALLATION
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on this engine is bolted to the front/top of the right cylinder head.
1. Clean out machined hole in cylinder head.
2. Apply a small amount of engine oil to sensor O-ring.
3. Install sensor into cylinder head with a slight rocking and twisting action.
CAUTION: Before tightening sensor mounting bolt, be sure sensor is completely flush to cylinder head. If sensor is not flush, damage to sensor mounting tang may result.
4. Install mounting bolt and tighten. Refer to torque specifications.
5. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
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.