broken timing belt
The distributor intermediate shaft for a 1995 Dodge 1500 with a 318 5.2L engine is positioned vertically, connecting the distributor to the engine's camshaft. It fits into the engine block, allowing the distributor to rotate and distribute ignition spark to the correct cylinder at the right time. Proper alignment is crucial during installation to ensure accurate ignition timing.
it is the "pick up" plate inside the distributor.
It is inside the distributor.
most crank sensors are for engine timing with the cam shaft, the distributor on at least 97' dodge and newer controls fuel timing.
The distributor will need to be removed. The magnet is permanently attached to the distributor shaft and the shaft is held in place by a roll-pin thatpasses through the distributor drive gear on the bottom side of the distributor. Magnet on top, gear down in the engine, distributor shaft and housing in the middle.
remove the distributor cap and pull the thin disc like cam sensor over the shaft of the distributor then replace it with the new one.
No, just the distributor pick up plate (cam sensor)
If you mean that the shaft won't turn while the engine is cranking then check the following: Your pinion gear is stripped or the roll pin on the pinion gear is sheared...or... I'm willing to bet that your distributor is not fully seated into its socket and the pinion gear is not engaging--if the distributor doesn't seat all the way, it could be that the oil pump shaft has not engaged properly into the end of the distributor shaft and it is keeping it from seating...if this is the case, then rotate the distributor shaft by hand by turning the rotor until it catches the oil pump shaft then rotate it backwards, past the initial timing mark until the pinion hits the right position so the rotor lines up with the timing mark when the distributor is fully seated (this can take a little trial-and-error to get it ligned up right). If you mean that the whole distributor won't turn (while you are trying to set the timing) then you probably haven't sufficiently loosened the clamping bolt or you are not applying enough force.
On the trans, where the pass side axle shaft comes out.
There is a hold-down bracket held down by a single retaining bolt on the passenger side of the distributor. Remove the bolt and bracket and the distributor will be free to rotate and pull in and out slightly. Once you've disconnected the electrical connections and plug wires you need to pull/pry upward on the shaft while rotating the rotor shaft until you start sliding upward. Be sure and set base timing when the new distributor is in. For TBI engines you need to disconnect the coolant temp sensor wire on the front top of the intake manifold to set timing correctly.
Axle shaft, steering shaft, drive shaft, distributor shaft
The cam sensor is the pickup plate under the distributor cap.