Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve: Inspection

1. Disconnect the OCV connector.
2. Remove the bolt and OCV.
3. Remove the O-ring from the OCV.
Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve
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Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2. Check the movement of the valve as shown in Fig 2 and Fig 3.

Fig 2: Connecting Battery Positive Lead To Terminal 1 And Negative Lead To Terminal 2

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Fig 3: Battery Voltage Specification Table

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If operation is not as specified, replace the OCV.

1. Install a new O-ring to the OCV.
2. Install the OCV completely, and tighten the bolt.

   Torque: 9.0 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

3. Connect the OCV connector.