Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve: Inspection

REMOVE NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER
REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE
1. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
2. Remove the bolt, oil control valve and O-ring.
INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE OPERATION
Connect positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.

If operation is not as specified, replace the valve.

Fig 2: Connecting Positive (+) Lead From Battery To Terminal 1 And Negative (-) Lead To Terminal 2
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Fig 3: Valve Movement Chart
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REINSTALL OIL CONTROL VALVE
1. Install a new O-ring to the oil control valve.
2. Install the oil control valve with the bolt.
  1. Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
3. Connect the oil control valve connector.
REINSTALL NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER
Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)