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 hydraulic 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 ignition coil/ion sensors..
4. Remove the cylinder head cover..
5. Verify that the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover on the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.

If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft in the direction the engine rotates two turns and verify that they are aligned.
If the notch of the rotor and projection of the cover are still not aligned, replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
If, when turning the crankshaft, there is a slapping noise from the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator each time before the cam reaches its maximum lift, it means that the actuator is not secured. Replace the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator..
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fresh Air Duct
Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing ActuatorSelector Lever Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the selector lever.
If there is any malfunction, adjust the selector cable..
a. Verify that the selector lever can be operated as shown in the figure.
b. Verify that the selector lever ...
Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The hydraulic variable valve timing actuator operates according to the hydraulic
pressure and changes the phases of the exhaust camshaft. As a result, the open/close
period of the exhaust valve is changed, optimized valve timing in accordance
with driving conditions ...
Engine Transaxle Integration Control [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM controls engine output torque and reduces transaxle output shaft
torque fluctuation during auto shifting, and reduces shock occurring from the
vehicle during shifting.
Construction
Operation
During auto shifting, the TCM sends the torque reduction reque ...