VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]

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Caution

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

Note

•  Intake camshaft sprocket is integrated with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled.

1.  Follow the valve clearance adjustment procedure from 1 to 12 and remove the intake camshaft and variable valve timing actuator as a single unit.

(See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [LF, L3].)

2.  Remove the variable valve timing actuator.

(1)  Mark the camshaft and variable valve timing actuator as shown in the figure to make sure they are installed in their original position.

Note

•  Do not add scratch marks to the camshaft thrust area.

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(2)  Secure the camshaft in a vise.

(3)  Loosen the variable valve timing actuator tightening bolt.

3.  Install a new washer. (Except LF-VE (ATX).)

Note

•  The washers do not have to be installed on the LF-VE (ATX) (there is no problem with installing them).

•  Be careful not to install a washer on only the IN or EX side.

―  If the washers are not installed, do not install the washers to both the IN and EX sides.

―  If the washers are to be installed, install them on both the IN and EX sides.

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4.  Install the variable valve timing actuator.

(1)  Secure the camshaft in a vise.

(2)  Align the marks of the camshaft and variable valve timing actuator.

Caution

•  When the variable valve timing actuator is replaced with a new one, mark it in the same location as the old one.

(3)  Tighten variable valve timing actuator tightening bolt.

Tightening torque

69—75 N·m {7.1—7.6 kgf·m, 50.9—55.3 ft·lbf}

5.  Follow the valve clearance adjustment procedure from 16 to 33 and install the intake camshaft and variable valve timing actuator.

(See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT [LF, L3].)