Quest V6-35L (VQ35DE) 2009: Camshaft Removal and Installation Guide
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Inspection
CAMSHAFT
Inspection After Installation
INSPECTION OF CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (INT) OIL GROOVE
WARNING:
Check when engine is cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
CAUTION:
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Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-III and it is directed
according to inspection procedure of Engine Control System. Refer to See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/CONSULT-III Function.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to See: Engine Lubrication/Engine Oil/Service and Repair.
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to See: Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Fuel Pressure/Testing and Inspection.
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to See: Removal And Installation.
4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End cranking after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
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Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control solenoid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop cloth to protect the
engine components and the vehicle.
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Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off any splashed
engine oil.
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Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not come out from camshaft bracket (No. 1)
oil hole. Refer to See: Engine Lubrication/Diagrams/Lubrication Circuit.
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for
clogging.
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Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to See: Engine Lubrication/Diagrams/Lubrication Circuit.
6. After inspection, install removed parts.