11 36 Variable camshaft control VANOS
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TIGHTENING TORQUES - VARIABLE CAMSHAFT CONTROL VANOS [N51]
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ VANOS with sensor wheel to inlet and exhaust camshafts | N51 | M10 x 94 | Replace screws. | |
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 180 ° | |||
| 2AZ Non-return valve VANOS to cylinder head | N51 | M14 x 1.5 | 13 Nm | |
| 3AZ Solenoid valve holder to cylinder head | N51 | M6 x 12 | 8 Nm |
TIGHTENING TORQUES - VARIABLE CAMSHAFT CONTROL VANOS [N52K]
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Hexagon screws (central bolts) (2 x) |
N52K | M10 x 94 | Replace screws. Grip inlet and exhaust camshafts at dihedron when tightening. |
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| VANOS with sensor gear to inlet and exhaust camshafts. | Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. | |||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 180 ° | |||
| 2AZ Non-return valve (2 x) Non-return valve for VANOS to cylinder head |
N52K | M14 x 1.5 | Replace sealing ring. | 13 Nm |
| 3AZ Hexagon screws (2 x) Inlet and exhaust solenoid valve with holder to cylinder head. |
N52K | M6 x 12 | Replace support and sealing rings. | 9 Nm |