Inspection After Installation

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Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove

WARNING: Check when engine is cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.

CAUTION: Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC Information. Refer to Component Inspection .

Check the engine oil level. Refer to Inspection .
Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to Work Procedure .
2. Disconnect the harness connectors from ignition coil and injector.
Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End cranking after checking.

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WARNING:
- Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
- Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control solenoid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle.
- Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off any splashed engine oil.
- Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not come out from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. Refer to Lubrication Circuit , System Chart .
Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.
NOTE: Clean oil groove. Refer to Lubrication Circuit , System Chart .
After inspection, installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to Fluids and Lubricants .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE: If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to specified level, if necessary.

Summary of the inspection items:

Item		Before starting engine	Engine running	After engine stopped
Engine coolant		Level	Leakage	Level
Engine oil		Level	Leakage	Level
Transmission/transaxle fluid	A/T and CVT Models	Leakage	Level/Leakage	Leakage
Transmission/transaxle fluid	M/T Models	Level/Leakage	Leakage	Level/Leakage
Other oils and fluids*		Level	Leakage	Level
Fuel		Leakage	Leakage	Leakage
Exhaust gas		--	Leakage	--

*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.