VTC Actuator Inspection: Inspection

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1. VTC Actuator A and VTC Actuator B - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • VTC Actuator with Camshaft Removed - Refer to: Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area (1.5L Engine)
   • VTC actuator A/B is locked by turning it.

   Figure 1 

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   Figure 2 

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   Procedure/Specifications 

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

   Figure 4 

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

   Figure 5 

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   4. Check that VTC actuator A/B moves smoothly. (Figure 5)

   NOTE:

   Turn VTC actuator B by hand while applying air.

   Specifications 

   Specification
   VTC actuator moves smoothly

   5. VTC actuator A: Turn VTC actuator A clockwise until you hear it click. Make sure to lock VTC actuator A by turning it. VTC actuator B: Check that VTC actuator B is locked by turning it.

   Specifications 

   Specification
   VTC actuator is locked

   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace VTC actuator A/B - Refer to: Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Cylinder Head/Camshaft Area (1.5L Engine) .

   After Inspection 

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