Back during my Lewiston trip, I had the Check Engine light pop on. Yeah, I know the secret key trick only the 2002 can do. So I ran the codes and had a P0341 code for the Cam Sensor. The next day I ran out to get some other stuff and picked up the cam sensor. NAPA number CSS712. Fast forward in time, the truck stuttered again, looked down, and there was the sensor in the transfer case boot.
Tools required
8mm 6-sided socket (1/4" drive) short well
1/4" extensions about 9 inches
1/4" ratchet
Electrical tape
Cam sensor
What to do!
Set up the socket, extensions, and the ratchet.
Remove the one 8mm bolt holding the sensor. It's tight, but you can get a hand under the socket to catch the bolt.
Carefully free the sensor by twisting a little bit, and you will feel it slide off the o-ring.
Grab the wiring and lightly tug, and it should come out.
Remove the old sensor and toss it in the trash. Plug in the new sensor to the wiring (IMPORTANT!)
Using your hand between the VP44 and the vacuum pump, you can push the sensor back into its hole.
The tab should be angled upwards towards you. If you have to rotate a bit to feel the hole placement, then return the sensor to its position.
Using a small square of electrical tape, stick it squarely to the bolt head, and slip the socket onto the cam sensor bolt head. It will hold the bolt from falling out of the socket.
Carefully thread the bolt back into its hole and tighten the cam sensor bolt.
Just completed this task in about 10 minutes with just the basic hand tools.
I would have had photos, but impossible to get a cellphone back there and get a clean image. Sorry!
Back during my Lewiston trip, I had the Check Engine light pop on. Yeah, I know the secret key trick only the 2002 can do. So I ran the codes and had a P0341 code for the Cam Sensor. The next day I ran out to get some other stuff and picked up the cam sensor. NAPA number CSS712. Fast forward in time, the truck stuttered again, looked down, and there was the sensor in the transfer case boot.
Tools required
8mm 6-sided socket (1/4" drive) short well
1/4" extensions about 9 inches
1/4" ratchet
Electrical tape
Cam sensor
What to do!
Set up the socket, extensions, and the ratchet.
Remove the one 8mm bolt holding the sensor. It's tight, but you can get a hand under the socket to catch the bolt.
Carefully free the sensor by twisting a little bit, and you will feel it slide off the o-ring.
Grab the wiring and lightly tug, and it should come out.
Remove the old sensor and toss it in the trash. Plug in the new sensor to the wiring (IMPORTANT!)
Using your hand between the VP44 and the vacuum pump, you can push the sensor back into its hole.
The tab should be angled upwards towards you. If you have to rotate a bit to feel the hole placement, then return the sensor to its position.
Using a small square of electrical tape, stick it squarely to the bolt head, and slip the socket onto the cam sensor bolt head. It will hold the bolt from falling out of the socket.
Carefully thread the bolt back into its hole and tighten the cam sensor bolt.
Just completed this task in about 10 minutes with just the basic hand tools.
I would have had photos, but impossible to get a cellphone back there and get a clean image. Sorry!
Edited by Tweety Bird