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. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the plug hole plate..
3. Remove the electric variable valve timing motor/driver..
4. 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..
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.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Compression Inspection
Electric Variable Valve Timing ActuatorManual Type
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with the fan control dial in a position other than
0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air int ...
Front Frame (Rear) Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 33 locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling, do not drill a hole all the way through or there could be
a problem when installing the new part.
2. Remove the front frame (rear). ...
Tie Rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and the boot for cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie-rod end.
3. Rotate the tie-rod end five times.
4. Install two nuts to the ba ...