Installation [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL O-RING
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the O-ring is necessary.
- Clean the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring groove is free of foreign matter.
- Install a new O-ring to the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.NOTE:
Do not damage the O-ring when installing it.
- Clean the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
- INSTALL CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.NOTE:
If reusing the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly, be sure to inspect the O-ring.
- Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly to the No. 2 timing gear cover assembly with 2 new bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- If the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
- Connect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
- INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2021 - ]
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46 [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [08/2021 - ]