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Camshaft Gear/Sprocket

Tighten the electric variable valve timing motor/driver installation bolts.

Tightening torque 20-26 Nm {2.1-2.6 kgf-m, 15-19 ft-lbf}


Tighten the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator installation bolt.

Tightening torque 75-85 Nm {7.7-8.6 kgf-m, 56-62 ft-lbf}

Hold the intake camshaft using a wrench on the cast hexagon, and tighten the electric variable valve timing actuator installation bolt.






Tightening torque 102-114 Nm {10.5-11.6 kgf-m, 76-84 ft-lbf}