Assembly, Variable Valve Actuation: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Remove/Install Oil Temperature Sensor

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If removed, install the oil temperature sensor (1). Refer to SENSOR, OIL TEMPERATURE, INSTALLATION . Tighten the oil temperature sensor to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: MultiAir Actuator Oil Supply Filter & O-Ring
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If removed, install a new O-ring (1) lubricated with engine oil on the MultiAir actuator oil supply filter (2). Install the filter into the camshaft bearing housing and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly Gasket & Locating Pins
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Install three variable valve actuation assembly locating pins (2).
Install the variable valve actuation assembly gasket (1).

Fig 4: Rocker Arms
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If removed, install the rocker arms (1). Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION .

Fig 5: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly Removal/Installation Tool & Variable Valve Timing Actuator Connectors
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CAUTION:
Do not invert the variable valve actuation assembly when it is removed from the engine. Oil will drain from the assembly and excessive engine cranking will be required to refill the assembly and start the engine.
If removed, install the (special tool #10259B, Compressor, MultiAir® Spring) (2) with four bolts (1) tightened to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
Rotate the spring compressors (3) CCW until fully seated.

Fig 6: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly O-Ring
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Install the variable valve actuation assembly O-ring (1).

Fig 7: Variable Valve Actuation Assembly Removal/Tightening Sequence
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Install the variable valve actuation assembly with the spring compressor in place. Install and hand tighten the retaining bolts.
Remove the spring compressor and tighten the ten bolts in three steps following the sequence shown in illustration:
- Step 1: All to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Step 2: All to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Step 3: All again to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
Fig 8: Oil Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector & Bracket
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Connect and lock the four variable valve timing actuator electrical connectors.
Connect and lock the oil temperature sensor electrical connector (1).
Engage the oil temperature electrical connector to the bracket (2).

Fig 9: Cylinder Head Cover & Bolts
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Install the cylinder head cover (1). Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .
The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.