VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Removal, Installation, and Test
1.
VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Remove
1.
Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (A).
2.
Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (B).
1.
VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Test
1.
Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve connector terminal No. 1 to the battery positive terminal with a jumper wire. Connect VTC oil control solenoid valve connector terminal No. 2 to the battery negative terminal with a jumper wire.
2.
Measure the clearance of the valve (A). The clearance should be at least 0.047 in (1.2 mm).
If the clearance is as specified, the valve is OK; reinstall it with a new O-ring (B).
If the clearance is not as specified, install a new valve and O-ring.
1.
VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve - Install
1.
Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve (A) with a new O-ring (B).
Coat a new O-ring with engine oil.
Clean and dry the mating surface of the valve.
2.
Connect the VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (C).
