FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
CAUTION:
Turn VVEL ladder assembly upside down to prevent the drive shaft from dropping off.
CONTROL SHAFT OPERATIONAL CHECK
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Move control shaft (A) to the small stopper and large stopper to check that the control shaft functions smoothly.
CAUTION:
Turn VVEL ladder assembly upside down to prevent the drive shaft from dropping off.
RINK CHECK FOR BACK-LASH (BONDING)
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Check that the link and the shaft of drive shaft and control shaft are not fixed.
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Check this by moving drive shaft and control shaft in the axial and rotation directions.
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If there is an unusualness related to the above three items, replace VVEL ladder assembly and cylinder head assembly.
NOTE:
VVEL ladder assembly cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder head assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
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Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011, P0012 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-III and it is directed according
to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System/Diagnosis Description.
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Check when engine is cold to prevent burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to See: Engine Lubrication/Engine Oil/Testing and Inspection.
2. Perform the following procedure to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.