Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection

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. Removal and Replacement

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the plug hole plate. Service and Repair

4. Disconnect the ventilation hose. Service and Repair

5. Remove the front suspension tower bar (joint). Service and Repair

6. Remove the CMP sensor. Service and Repair

7. Disconnect the oil control valve (OCV) connector.

8. Disconnect the P/S pressure switch connector.

9. Remove the ignition coils. Service and Repair

10. Remove the cylinder head cover. Service and Repair

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. Service and Repair

13. Install the ignition coils. Service and Repair

14. Connect the P/S pressure switch connector.

15. Connect the OCV connector.

16. Install the CMP sensor. Service and Repair

17. Install the front suspension tower bar (joint). Service and Repair

18. Connect the ventilation hose. Service and Repair

19. Install the plug hole plate. Service and Repair

20. Connect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

21. Install the battery cover.