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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve:






REMOVAL




REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
c. Remove the O-ring from the oil control valve.

INSPECTION







INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.

If operation is not as specified, replace the valve.

INSTALLATION




INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE
a. Install a new O-ring to the oil control valve.
b. Install the oil control valve with the bolt.

Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)

c. Connect the oil control valve connector.
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