Cleaning and Inspection Procedure - Required
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
- Inspect the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet for the following conditions:NOTE:
If checking the operating range of the camshaft position (CMP) magnet pintle, DO NOT energize the magnet with a 12V power supply. Use steps 2 thru 5 below to check pintle operating range.
- A damaged electrical connector
- An accumulation of dirt or debris in the recessed area around the pintle.
- A build-up of burnt engine oil on the shaft of the pintle which may cause the pintle to stick and not move freely within the proper range of travel.
- Holding the CMP magnet with the pintle facing upward, measure the pintle retracted position (a). Record the dimension.
- Holding the CMP magnet with the pintle facing downward, measure the pintle extended position (b). Record the dimension.
- Subtract the retracted dimension (a) from the extended dimension (b) to determine pintle travel. A properly moving pintle will travel 3.0 - 5.5 mm (0.12 - 0.22 in).
- If the pintle of the CMP magnet is binding or does not move within the proper range of travel, replace the CMP magnet as an assembly.
- Clean all excess dirt and debris from the water pump (1).
- Inspect the water pump (1) for the following conditions:
- Water pump gasket and hose sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging
- Restrictions within the internal coolant passages
- Excessive side-to-side play in the pulley shaft
- Leakage at the water inlet housing or rear cover
- Leakage at the water outlet housing or water pump outlet
- Leakage at the water pump vent hole
A stain around the vent hole is acceptable. If leakage or dripping occurs with the engine running and the cooling system pressurized, replace the water pump (1).
- Wear or damage in the belt tracking area of the water pump pulley