RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2001)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Testing and Inspection
Component Inspection
INSPECTION
1. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)
a. Disconnect the OCV connector.
b. Remove the bolt and OCV.
c. Remove the O-ring from the OCV.
2. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the OCV.
3. REINSTALL CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV)
a. Install a new O-ring to the OCV.
b. Install the OCV completely and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 9 N.m (90 kg.cm, 80 in.lb)
c. Connect the OCV connector.