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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor: Installation

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  1. Install a new "O" ring (2) with engine oil applied to CMP sensor (1). See Fig 2 .
  2. Install CMP sensor (1) to camshaft (3). Fit the dog of the CMP sensor coupling (2) into the camshaft slots when installing. The dogs of the CMP sensor coupling are offset (A). Therefore, if the dogs cannot be fitted into the slots, turn the CMP sensor shaft by 180 degree and try again. See Fig 3 .
  3. Temporarily hand tighten the CMP sensor (1) bolts (2).
  4. Connect CMP sensor coupler.
  5. Check and adjust ignition timing according to IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT. See appropriate article.
  6. Tighten CMP sensor (1) bolts (2) to specified torque. See Fig 4 and TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table
Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Position Sensor (Aerio)
G00220993Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 2: Installing "O" Ring to Camshaft Position Sensor (Aerio)
G00220994Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Position Sensor to Camshaft (Aerio)
G00220995Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 4: Tightening Camshaft Position Sensor Bolts (Aerio)
G00220996Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.


  1. Install a new "O" ring (2) with engine oil applied to CMP sensor. See Fig 2 .
  2. Install CMP sensor (1) to camshaft (3). Fit the dog of CMP sensor coupling (2) into the slots of camshaft (3), when installing. The dogs of CMP sensor coupling are offset. Therefore, if the dogs can not be fitted into the slots, turn the CMP sensor shaft by 180 degree and try again. See Fig 3 .
  3. Tighten CMP sensor bolt (3). See Fig 1 and TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Connect CMP sensor coupler (2) to CMP sensor (1). See Fig 1 .
NOTE: After installing CMP sensor, adjust ignition timing. Refer to IGNITION TIMING in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (Vitara Shown, Grand Vitara & XL-7 Similar)
G00174109Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 2: Installing "O" Ring To Camshaft Position Sensor (Vitara Shown, Grand Vitara & XL-7 Similar)
G00174110Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Camshaft (Vitara Shown, Grand Vitara & XL-7 Similar)
G00174111Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.