Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Housing: Removal

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

All VCT unit.

1.

Remove the timing chain. Refer to Timing Chain .

LH VCT unit.

2.

NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Chain Tensioner Hold Down Tool in the hole on the rear of the secondary timing chain tensioner guide and let it hold against the mega cap to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.

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3.

Remove the LH VCT unit bolts.

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4.

Remove the LH VCT units.

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Replacement of the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.

NOTE: The following 4 steps are only for the replacement of the secondary timing chain tensioner. Do not reuse the secondary timing chain tensioner if removed, or damage to the engine may occur.

5.

Remove the Chain Tensioner Hold Down Tool.

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6.

NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

Remove the bolt and the exhaust VCT oil control solenoid.

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7.

Remove the LH secondary timing chain tensioner shoe.

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8.

Remove the LH secondary timing chain tensioner by pushing up from the bottom.

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RH VCT unit.

9.

NOTE: The VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Chain Tensioner Hold Down Tool in the hole on the rear of the secondary timing chain tensioner guide and let it hold against the mega cap to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.

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10.

Remove and discard the RH VCT unit bolts.

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11.

Remove the RH VCT units.

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Replacement of the RH secondary timing chain tensioner

12.

NOTE: The following 4 steps are only for the replacement of the secondary timing chain tensioners. Do not reuse the secondary timing chain tensioners if removed, or damage to the engine may occur.

Remove the Chain Tensioner Hold Down Tool.

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13.

NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris. Remove the bolt and the exhaust VCT oil control solenoid.

Remove the bolt and the exhaust VCT oil control solenoid.

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14.

Remove the RH secondary timing chain tensioner shoe.

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15.

Remove the RH secondary timing chain tensioner by pushing up from the bottom.

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