11 36 Variable Camshaft Control

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VARIABLE CAMSHAFT CONTROL-TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

		Type	Thread	Tightening specification	Measure
1AZ	VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts Observe repair instruction .	S65	M12x1	Attention! Left-hand thread. Replace screws Screws oiled at threads and heads
				1. Jointing torque	20 Nm
				2. Setting torque	80 Nm
				3. Angle of rotation	200 °
				Important 4. Release screws.
				5. Jointing torque 10° before TDC.	10 Nm
				6. Jointing torque TDC.	20 Nm
				7. Setting torque	80 Nm
				8. Angle of rotation	200 °
2AZ	Non-return valve	S65	M14 x 1.5		15 Nm