VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION [L3 Turbo]

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Caution

•  Variable valve timing actuator cannot be disassembled because it is a precision unit.

1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Remove the charge air cooler. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

4.  Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

5.  Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

6.  Remove the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

7.  Confirm that notch of the rotor and notch of the cover at the variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.

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•  If the notch of the rotor and notch of the cover are not aligned, turn the crankshaft clockwise two rotations. Verify that notch of the rotor and notch of the cover are aligned.

―  If the both notches are still not aligned, replace the variable valve timing actuator. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

•  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 variable valve timing actuator. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

8.  Install the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

9.  Connect the ventilation hose. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

10.  Install the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

11.  Install the charge air cooler. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

12.  Connect the negative battery cable.

13.  Install the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)