XC90 2.5T AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Service and Repair
Camshaft seal/variable valve timing (VVT) unit, replacing
Special tools:
999 5452 Camshaft Adjustment Tool See: Tools and Equipment/999 5452 Camshaft Adjustment Tool
999 5651 Extractor See: Tools and Equipment/999 5651 Extractor
999 5719 Drift See: Tools and Equipment/999 5719 Drift
999 5718 Drift See: Tools and Equipment/999 5718 Drift
999 5474 Radiator Protection See: Tools and Equipment/999 5474 Radiator Protection
999 5451 Adjustment Tool See: Tools and Equipment/999 5451 Adjustment Tool
999 5919 Puller See: Tools and Equipment/999 5919 Puller
999 5450 Punch See: Tools and Equipment/999 5450 Punch
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the
essential information is always correct.
Removal
Caution! There are a number of versions of the variable valve timing unit. Therefore it is extremely important to always read the information
referring to the engine variant/model year to be remedied.
Removing the camshaft seal
Note! Crankshaft and camshafts must not be turned more than is stated in the method description! If the shafts are turned in any other way the
valves may be damaged.
Remove:
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the cable from the battery negative terminal.
First read Battery, disconnecting See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery, Disconnecting.
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the cross stay between the suspension turrets
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the air intake hose for the turbocharger (TC) from the air cleaner (ACL) cover. Put to one side
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the upper timing belt cover
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the cover over the ignition coils
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the upper engine stabilizer brace
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the camshaft position (CMP) sensor housing
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the trigger wheel
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the servo reservoir and the expansion tank. Lift up and place on top of the engine.
Warning! Ensure that no power steering fluid is spilled. Extremely flammable.
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the auxiliaries belt
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the front timing belt cover.
Aligning the engine according to the marking
