Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit: Installation
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- 1.NOTE: It may be necessary to use an open-ended wrench to turn the camshafts by the hexagon to align the camshafts.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1552 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.
- 3.NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.
Install the special tool and the new bolts. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- 6.NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.
Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 75 °
- 7.NOTE: The special tool can only be installed if the valve timing is correct.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1552 Alignment Tool, Camshaft.
- 8.NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.
If the special tools cannot be installed, repeat the adjustment according to the preceding steps. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.
- 11.NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.
Install the VCT unit caps.
Torque: 142 lb.in (16 Nm)
- 12.NOTE: The timing mark of each VCT unit must be at the 12 o'clock position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1097 Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit.
- 13.
Install the following items:- Install the timing belt. Refer to: Timing Belt .
- Install the valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover .