VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Caution

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

Note

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

1. Follow the timing chain removal/installation procedure from 1 to 13 and remove the timing chain. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3].)

2. Remove the variable valve timing actuator.

(1) Set a wrench or equivalent tool at the hexagonal part of the camshaft to prevent rotation.

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

3. Install the variable valve timing actuator.

(1) Set a wrench or equivalent tool at the hexagonal part of the camshaft to prevent rotation.

(2) Tighten variable valve timing actuator tightening bolt.

Tightening torque

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