VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement: Removal
- Remove the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN REMOVAL
).
- Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.
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- If the VTC actuator is reused, do these steps.
- Remove the intake camshaft, and seal the advance holes and retard holes in the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape (see step 6 on VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION
).
- Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance holes (see step 7 on VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION
).
- Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock (see step 8 on VTC ACTUATOR INSPECTION
).
- Remove the tape from the No. 1 camshaft journal.
- Remove the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.