Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement

Special Tools

* J 42386-A - Flywheel Holding Tool

* J 45059 - Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LFX) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LSA,LS3,L99) Service and Repair.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the J 42386-A - flywheel holding tool (1) and bolts. Use 1 M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the J 42386-A - flywheel holding tool bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

3. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement Service and Repair.





Warning: Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Removal and Installation Warning Service Precautions.


4. Remove the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).

5. Discard the solenoid valve.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).
With the CMP actuator properly positioned onto the camshaft, the CMP actuator solenoid valve can be threaded completely into the camshaft using light hand pressure. Tighten by hand until snug.





Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution Component Fastener Tightening Caution.

2. Tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve.

1. Tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve a first pass to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).

2. Tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve a final pass an additional 90 degrees using the J 45059 - angle meter.




3. Remove the J 42386-A - flywheel holding tool (1).

4. Install the CMP actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LFX) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LSA,LS3,L99) Service and Repair.