VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY]

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Caution

• Remove the variable valve timing actuator as a single unit with the camshaft sprocket.

1. Remove the intake camshaft and variable valve timing actuator as a single unit according to steps 1 to 15 in the valve clearance adjustment. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [ZJ, ZY].)

2. Lock the camshaft against rotation by holding the camshaft with the vise and securing the cast hexagon with a wrench.

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3. Loosen the variable valve timing actuator installation bolt, and then remove the variable valve timing actuator.

4. Install the variable valve timing actuator.

5. Tighten the variable valve timing actuator installation bolt.

Tightening torque

50—60 N·m {5.1—6.1 kgf·m, 37—44 ft·lbf}

6. Install the intake camshaft and variable valve timing actuator according to steps 18 to 32 in the valve clearance adjustment. (See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [ZJ, ZY].)