VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo]
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1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)
3. Remove the charge air cooler. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)
4. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)
5. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)
6. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)
7. Inspect the variable valve timing actuator for damage around the stopper pin cap (A), or a missing stopper pin cap (B), spring and stopper.
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8. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the notches on the variable valve timing actuator can be checked.
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9. Turn the camshaft counterclockwise to align the notches on the variable valve timing actuator.
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10. With the notches aligned, turn the camshaft clockwise 30 degrees.
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11. Verify the notches again.
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12. Install in the reverse order of removal.