Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
- Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in "DTC check" of SDT and it is directed according to inspection procedure . Refer to [P0011 IVT CONTROL ].
- Check when the engine is cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
- Check the engine oil level. Refer to [ENGINE OIL: INSPECTION ]
- Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
- Release fuel pressure. Refer to [FUEL PRESSURE CHECK: QR25DE ]
- Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
- Remove drive belt. Refer to [DRIVE BELTS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to [TIMING CHAIN: EXPLODED VIEW ].
- Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Stop cranking after checking.
WARNING: Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belt, 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 protect 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 intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Refer to [LUBRICATION CIRCUIT ]
- Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.
- Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to [LUBRICATION CIRCUIT ]
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.