Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection [LF]

VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION [LF]

Caution
^ Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled it is a precision unit.

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the plug hole plate.
4. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint).
6. Remove the CMP sensor.
7. Disconnect the OCV connector.
8. Disconnect the P/S pressure switch connector.
9. Remove the ignition coils.
10. Remove the cylinder head cover.





11. Confirm that notch of the rotor and bump of the cover at the variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.
^ If the notch and the bump are not aligned, turn the crankshaft clockwise two rotations. Verify that the bump and the notch are aligned.
^ If the bump and notch are still not aligned, replace the variable valve timing actuator.
^ If, when turning the crankshaft, there is a hitting noise from the variable valve timing actuator each time the cam passes the fully lifted position, it means that the actuator is not secured. Replace the actuator.

12. Install the cylinder head cover.
13. Install the ignition coils.
14. Connect the P/S pressure switch connector.
15. Connect the OCV connector.
16. Install the CMP sensor.
17. Install the front suspension tower bar (joint).
18. Connect the ventilation hose.
19. Install the plug hole plate.
20. Install the battery cover.
21. Connect the negative battery cable.