C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2001)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Procedures
Replacing The Camshaft Seal/Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Unit
Special Tools: 951 2050, 999 5450, 999 5451, 999 5452, 999 5651, 999 5718, 999 5719, 999 5919.
NOTE: As the illustrations in the information are used for different model years and/or models, certain variations may occur. However, the essential
information in the illustrations is always correct.
Removing The Camshaft Seal
The abbreviation VVT stands for: Variable Valve Timing.
NOTE: Crankshaft or camshafts must not, under any circumstances, be rotated more than is listed below. Failure to follow these instructions may cause
damage to the valves.
Remove:
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the cable from the battery negative terminal.
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the charge air pipe over the engine.
Seal the openings.
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the upper camshaft belt cover.
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the cover over the ignition coils.
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lift the solenoid valves away from the air cleaner (ACL) cover.
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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 torque rod bracket.
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the camshaft position (CMP) sensor housing.
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the trigger wheel.
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the rear cover for the intake camshaft.
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the servo reservoir and the expansion tank.
Lift up and place on top of the engine.
NOTE: Take care not to spill servo oil from the bleed hole in the cap.
Place paper wipe around the reservoir and then cover with a plastic bag as protection.
Spilled servo oil is highly inflammable.
