Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve:

INSPECTION

1. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)




a. Disconnect the OCV connector.
b. Remove the bolt and OCV.
c. 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 completely, and tighten the bolt.

Torque: 9 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

c. Connect the OCV connector.