VANOS Components

VANOS Components







The VANOS system consists of the following components:
- Intake and Exhaust camshafts with helical gear inserts
- Adjustable camshaft drive gears
- Double VANOS actuator
- 2 - three way solenoid valves
- Two camshaft trigger wheels
- Two camshaft position sensors

Engine oil pressure is used to position the VANOS actuators. The oil pressure is fed from the pump up to the three way solenoids and drains back to the sump as the camshafts are adjusted during engine operation.

With the double VANOS system, the camshafts are infinitely adjustable within the mechanical travel limits of the cam drive gears.