Repair Procedures: Installation

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Install the CVVD assembly (A).

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Install the intake CVVT (A).

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NOTE:

In assembling, the artificial gate bracket and the control shaft are prevented from rotating and moving.
When removing the CVVD fixture, make sure to check the M6 bolt.
With CVVD stopper jigs be sure to use the CVVD fixed jig.

[If the CVVD fixture can be used]

Install the CVVD assembly tightening bolts (M6), (M8) in the sequence shown below.
Tightening torque:

Step 1

M6 bolt: 4.9 - 6.7 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

M8 bolt: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Step 2

M6 bolt: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

M8 bolt: 18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb.ft)

Fig 1: CVVD Assembly Bolts (Tightening Sequence) - If CVVD Fixture Can Be Used (M6)
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NOTE: After installing the CVVD assembly, make sure that the swing arm is dislodged and installed normally.

[If the CVVD fixture can't be used]

Install the CVVD assembly tightening bolts in the sequence shown below.
Tightening torque:

Step 1

M8 bolt: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

M6 bolt: 4.9 - 6.7 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

Step 2

M8 bolt: 18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb.ft)

M6 bolt: 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

[Step 1 M6 bolt : 4.9 - 6.7 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)]

Fig 2: CVVD Assembly Bolts (Tightening Sequence) - If CVVD Fixture Can't Be Used (M6)
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[Step 1 M8 bolt : 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)]

Fig 3: CVVD Assembly Bolts (Tightening Sequence) - Step 1 (M8)
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[Step 2 M8 bolt : 18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb.ft)]

Fig 4: CVVD Assembly Bolts (Tightening Sequence) - Step 2 (M8)
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[Step 2 M6 bolt : 9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)]

Fig 5: CVVD Assembly Bolts (Tightening Sequence) - Step 2 (M6)
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Release the torque of control shaft bearing cap bolt (A).

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Push the control shaft bearing cap as close as possible in the direction of the arrow.

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Install the control shaft bearing cap bolts (A).

Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Measure the clearance between the control shaft bearing cap and the end of control shaft using a clearance gauge.
Clearance:

0.0 - 0.05 mm (0.0 - 0.002 in.)

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NOTE: After installing the CVVD assembly, make sure that the swing arm is dislodged and installed normally.

Install the intake OCV And center bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

22.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb.ft) + 32 - 36°

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NOTE:
- To prevent impurities from entering intake oil control valve (OCV) And center bolt, wear rubber gloves.
- Intake oil control valve (OCV) and center bolt, hold the hexagonal portion on the camshaft with a wrench to prevent the camshaft from rotating.
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Install the exhaust CVVT (A).

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Install the exhaust camshaft (A).

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NOTE:
- When installing the exhaust camshaft, spray engine oil into the camshaft journal that installs part of the cam carrier.
- The amount of application shall be such that both the front and the rear of the application can flow down when applied centrally.
- After installing the exhaust camshaft, make sure that the swing arm is dislodged and installed normally.
Install the exhaust oil control valve (OCV) and center bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

22.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb.ft) + 32 - 36°

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NOTE:
- To prevent impurities from entering exhaust oil control valve (OCV) And center bolt, wear rubber gloves.
- When installing the exhaust oil control valve (OCV) and center bolt, hold the hexagonal portion on the camshaft with a wrench to prevent the camshaft from rotating.
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Install the camshaft front bearing cap and camshaft bearing caps.

NOTE:

If there is enough engine oil on the camshaft front bearing cap and camshaft bearing cap installing bolt and bolt hole, tighten to the minimum required tightening torque.
Apply engine oil the upper part of the intake/exhaust camshaft journal, then install the camshaft front bearing cap and camshaft bearing cap. The amount of application should be enough to flow down both the front and back sides when it is applied to the center.

Install the camshaft front bearing caps (A) and the inlet and exhaust camshaft bearing caps (B).

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Install the camshaft front bearing cap and camshaft bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 6.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.1 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Camshaft Front Bearing Cap And Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Tightening Sequence)
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Install the camshaft bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.

Tightening torque:

4.9 - 6.7 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

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Install the camshaft bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.

Tightening torque:

4.9 - 6.7 N.m (0.5 - 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.0 lb.ft, 43.4 - 60.8 lb.in)

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Install the camshaft front bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Camshaft Front Bearing Cap Bolts (Tightening Sequence)
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Install the camshaft front bearing cap and camshaft bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.
Tightening torque :

18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb.ft)

Fig 8: Camshaft Front Bearing Cap And Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Tightening Sequence)
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Install the camshaft bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.

Tightening torque:

11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Install the camshaft bearing cap installing bolt with direction from back of engine to the front of engine according to the procedure at shown below.

Tightening torque:

11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Install the timing chain.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN ")
Install the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")
Connect the KDS.
Select the "CVVD intake adaptation" in the vehicle S/W management.

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