RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair
VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
1. Remove the cylinder head cover See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Cylinder Head Cover Removal.
2. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the VTC actuator mounting bolt and the exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.
NOTE: Do not remove the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolts.
3. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the VTC actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket
should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.
4. Remove the cam chain case cover.
