Installing the variable valve timing unit on the camshaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Variable Valve Timing Unit Camshaft Center Bolt And Screws

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NOTE:

Oil the center screw before installation

Push on the variable valve timing unit/timing gear pulley on the camshaft.

Install the center screw (1) which secures the variable valve timing unit to the camshaft. Tighten slightly.

Slacken off, but do not remove the screws (2) which secure the timing gear pulley to the variable valve timing unit.

Turn the timing gear pulley until the screws at the oval holes are in the center position. Tighten the screws (2) slightly.

Turn the variable valve timing unit clockwise to its limit position so that the unit is in its end position.

Position the upper timing cover

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Gear Pulley Aligned With Marking

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Undo the center screw and continue turning clockwise until the timing gear pulley marking aligns with the marking on the upper timing cover.

Tighten the center screw in the variable valve timing unit. Tighten. See: Summary of specific components and tightening torques .