Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

INSPECTION




1. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)
a. Remove the suspension upper brace.
b. Remove the No. 2 cylinder head cover.
c. Disconnect the OCV connector.
d. Remove the bolt and OCV.
e. Remove the O-ring from the OCV.




2. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) 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 the operation is not as specified, replace the OCV.

3. REINSTALL CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)
a. Install a new O-ring to the OCV.
b. Install the OCV with the bolt.

Torque: 9 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

c. Connect the OCV connector.
d. Install the No. 2 cylinder head cover.
e. Install the suspension upper brace.