Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Camshaft Oil Control Valve: Installation
- INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY LH
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new 0-ring, and install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve
- Install the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly with the bolt
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the oil control valve (the surface that contacts the cylinder head cover sub-assembly).
- Be careful that the O-ring is not cracked or does not jump out of position when installing the oil control valve.
- Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector
- INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY RH
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new O-ring, and install it to the camshaft timing oil control valve
- Install the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- Do not allow foreign matter to contact the oil seal face of the oil control valve (the surface that contacts the cylinder head cover sub-assembly).
- Be careful that the O-ring is not cracked or does not jump out of position when installing the oil control valve.
- Connect the camshaft timing oil control valve connector
- INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
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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.
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