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Intake V.V.T. Sprocket

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CAUTION: Never overhaul the V.V.T. sprocket.
  1. Seal with a tape all the intake camshaft ports for the advanced angle and the retarded angle.
  2. Make a hole on the port for the advanced angle.
    Fig 1: Locating Intake Camshaft Ports
    G05898769Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Fix the camshaft on a vise not to damage it.
  3. Fixing the hexagonal area of the intake camshaft on a vise, install the intake V.V.T. sprocket.
    Fig 2: Locating Intake Camshaft Hexagonal Area
    G05898770Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: When applying air pressure, keep in mind that oil could splash.
  4. By applying air pressure slowly to the holed port for the advanced angle, remove the stopper pin.
  5. Turn the intake V.V.T. sprocket housing in the right and left directions. Check it smoothly moves in the range of A (approximately 12.5°)
    NOTE: The stopper pin is locked in the most retarded angle position.
  6. After the check, remove the intake V.V.T. sprocket from the intake camshaft
    Fig 3: Identifying V.V.T. Sprocket Turn Angle
    G05898771Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Completely remove the tape sealing the intake camshaft ports for the advanced angle and for the retarded angle.
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