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Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement



Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement


Special Tools
* MK-6340 Locking Tool
* KM-6625 Flywheel Locking Device
* MK-6628 Locking Tool



Removal Procedure

1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Insert MK-6628 (1) into the camshaft.
Turn the camshaft by the hexagon until the groove on the end of the camshafts is horizontal (arrows).
4. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
5. Remove KM-6625 .
Detach the screwed connection.




6. Set the engine to 60 degrees (measurement l) before TDC.
Set the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation to 60 degrees (measurement l) before TDC.
7. Lower the vehicle by its full height.




8. Remove the toothed belt tensioner (1).
Remove the bolt (2).
9. Place a drip pan underneath.
10. Remove MK-6340 .




11. Remove the closure bolt (2) of the intake camshaft adjuster (1) or the closure bolt (4) of the exhaust camshaft adjuster (3).




12. Detach the intake camshaft adjuster (1) or the exhaust camshaft adjuster (3).

* Counterhold against the hexagon of the corresponding camshaft with an open-ended wrench.
* Remove the bolt (2, 4).




Installation Procedure

1. Attach the intake camshaft adjuster or the exhaust camshaft adjuster.
Important: Do not tighten the bolt.


Install the bolt.




2. Insert MK-6340 in the camshaft adjuster.

* Insert MK-6340 (1, 2) in the camshaft adjuster as shown.

Important: The spot-type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of MK-6340 during this process but must be somewhat above as shown.


* The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on MK-6340 .


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Fasten the intake camshaft adjuster or the exhaust camshaft adjuster.

Tighten the bolt to 65 N.m (48 lb ft) + 120 degrees + 15 degrees.
Counterhold at the camshaft hexagon.
4. Tighten the closure bolt.

Tighten the closure bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Replace the seal ring.
5. Clean the thread.




6. Intake the toothed belt tensioner.
Insert the toothed belt tension roller.

* Use a new bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

* Released leg of spring (1) of the toothed belt tension roller must engage in the cut-out (arrow) of the pump module.

7. Remove MK-6628 .
8. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
9. Set the crankshaft to cylinder number 1 ignition TDC.
Marking, toothed belt drive gear and oil pump housing adapter must align.
10. Block the crankshaft.

* Insert KM-6625 .
* Install the bolted connection.

11. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
12. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) .
13. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .