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Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair






VVT unit






Removal

Remove the following items:
- Air filter module Refer to: Air filter module, B5254T7 Service and Repair
- timing belt Refer to: Timing belt, B5254T7 Replacing Timing Belt
- starter motor Refer to: Starter motor, B5254T7 Service and Repair
















999 5452 CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT TOOL 999 5452 Camshaft Adjustment Tool





Installation





Note! Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.




999 5451 ADJUSTMENT TOOL 999 5451 Adjustment Tool

Install timing belt Refer to: Timing belt, B5254T7 Replacing Timing Belt




Torque: VVT unit, center screw, 120 Nm




1. Torque: M10, 50 Nm

2. Torque: M6, 10 Nm

Install the following items:
- starter motor Refer to: Starter motor, B5254T7 Service and Repair
- timing belt Refer to: Timing belt, B5254T7 Replacing Timing Belt





Caution! Make sure that the inside of the pipe ends are clean and free of oil residue.

Torque: M6, 10 Nm

Install air filter module Refer to: Air filter module, B5254T7 Service and Repair