ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR/DRIVER INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

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Warning

•   A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

Caution

•  Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because it is a precision unit.

1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

3.  Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

4.  Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected and set it out of the way. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

5.  Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver. (See ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR/DRIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

6.  Rotate the electric variable valve timing motor joint to the left and right by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly in 15° increments.

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•  If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the electric variable valve timing motor/driver.(See ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR/DRIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

Note

•  The electric variable valve timing motor joint moves in 15° increments, and if the joint is moved 24 times, it rotates one full rotation.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.