Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection

ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

WARNING:
- A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator because it is a precision unit.

1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the plug hole plate. Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation

4. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still connected and set it out of the way. Service and Repair

5. Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver. Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation

6. Rotate the eccentric shaft of the electric variable valve timing actuator by hand and verify that it rotates smoothly.






- If it does not rotate smoothly, replace the electric variable valve timing actuator. Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator Removal/Installation

NOTE:
- Hook a finger onto the joint groove of the eccentric shaft to rotate the shaft easily.
- The eccentric shaft stops rotating at the maximum retard position when it is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the front, and at the maximum advance position when rotated clockwise.
- The eccentric shaft rotates 15.8 turns from the maximum retard position to the maximum advance position.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.