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Camshaft and VTC Actuator Removal, Installation, and Inspection (1.5 L Engine): Installation

  1. VTC Actuator A/B - Install
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    NOTE:  If VTC actuator A/B is removed, do this procedure.

    1. Install VTC actuator A/B.

    2. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the VTC actuator A/B mounting bolt (C), then loosely install it.

  2. Camshaft - Install
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    1. Install the intake camshaft (A), the exhaust camshaft (C), the camshaft holders (D), and cam chain guide B.
    Fig 1: Camshaft Bolts Tightening Sequence
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      2. Install the camshaft holder bolts, in sequence, to 5.0 N.m (0.51 kgf.m, 3.7 lbf.ft).

    3. Tighten the camshaft holder bolts, in sequence, to the specified torque.

    Specified Torque: 
    18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft) 
  3. VTC Actuator A/B Mounting Bolt - Tighten
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    NOTE:  If VTC actuator A/B is removed, do this procedure.

    1. Hold the intake camshaft with an open-end wrench, then tighten the VTC actuator A mounting bolt to the specified torque.

    115 N.m (11.7 kgf.m, 85 lbf.ft) 
    Specified Torque: 
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    2. Hold the exhaust camshaft with an open-end wrench, then tighten the VTC actuator B mounting bolt to the specified torque.
    Specified Torque: 
    115 N.m (11.7 kgf.m, 85 lbf.ft) 
  4. Cam Chain - Install 
  5. Valve Clearance - Adjust 
  6. High Pressure Fuel Pump Base - Install
  7. CMP Sensor A/B - Install
  8. EVAP Canister Purge Valve - Install
  9. Cylinder Head Cover - Install
  10. High Pressure Fuel Pump - Install
  11. Air Cleaner - Install 
  12. Fuel Leak (Low Pressure Side) - Check
    1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three time, then check for fuel leakage.
  13. Fuel Leak (High Pressure Side) - Check
  14. Ignition Timing - Inspect