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Engine Control System/Fuel System

Repair Procedures - CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV)

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the OCV connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the OCV.
  4. Make sure the resistance is within specification.

    Specification: 6.9 ~ 7.9 20 °C

Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A).
  3. Remove the mounting bolt (B) and remove the valve from the engine. [Bank 1 / Intake]
    [Bank 1/Exhaust]

Installation
  • Install the component with the specified torque.
  • Note that internal damage may occur if the component is dropped. In this case, inspect it before use.
  • Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the valve.
  1. Install in the reverse order of removal. CVVT oil control valve bolt: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

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