Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve: Inspection

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REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)
1. Disconnect the OCV connector.
2. Remove the bolt and OCV.
3. Remove the O-ring from the OCV.
INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) OPERATION
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.
REINSTALL CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE (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.