VTC Actuator Inspection: Inspection

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NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for an example.

1. VTC Actuator A and VTC Actuator B - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Camshaft Removed
   • VTC actuator A/B is locked by turning it.

   Figure 1 

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   Figure 2 

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Install the VTC actuator to the camshaft.

   2. Seal the retard/advance holes (a) of the intake/exhaust camshaft with tape and a zip tie. (Figure 1 and 2)

   Figure 3 

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   3. Seal one of the advance/retard holes (b) of the intake/exhaust camshaft with tape. (Figure 3)

   Figure 4 

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   4. Apply air to the unsealed advance/retard hole (c) to release the lock. (Figure 4)

   Figure 5 

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   5. Check that VTC actuator moves smoothly. (Figure 5)

   Specifications 

   Specification
   VTC actuator moves smoothly

   6. Turn VTC actuator clockwise until you hear it click. Make sure to lock VTC actuator by turning it.

   Specifications 

   Specification
   VTC actuator is locked

   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace VTC actuator .

   After Inspection 

   • Remove the zip tie, the tape, and the adhesive residue from the camshaft journal.