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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2006RX 400H AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSVARIABLE VALVE TIMINGVARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR
6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
a. Apply a coat of engine oil to an O-ring of the sensor.
b. Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
a. Apply a coat of engine oil to an O-ring of the sensor.
b. Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER
1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR
6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the oil control valve connector.
b. Remove the bolt and oil control valve.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
a. Apply a coat of engine oil to an O-ring of the sensor.
b. Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
c. Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
2. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
a. Apply a coat of engine oil to an O-ring of the sensor.
b. Install the camshaft timing oil control valve with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector.
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/ RESONATOR
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/ INLET
5. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
7. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.