CX-7 AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the charge air cooler.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Remove the spark plugs.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness.
6. Remove the ventilation hose.
7. Remove cylinder head cover.
8. Verify that the groove of the rotor and notch of the cover on the variable valve timing actuator are aligned and fitted.
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If they are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation two times and verify that they are aligned.
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If they will not align, replace the variable valve timing actuator.
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If under any condition, the variable valve timing actuator always makes a hitting noise directly after the camshaft exceeds maximum lift while
rotating the crankshaft two times in the direction of engine rotation, replace the variable valve timing actuator as it has not been fixed.
9. Install the cylinder head cover.
10. Install the ventilation hose.
11. Connect the wiring harness.
12. Install the spark plugs.
13. Install the ignition coils.
14. Install the charge air cooler.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
