VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
Removal
  1. Remove the cam chain.
  1. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt.
  1. To the VTC actuator is reused, do the following steps.
    -1.
    Remove the intake camshaft, and seal the advance holes and retard holes in the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
    -2.
    Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance holes.
    -3.
    Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock.
    -4.
    Remove the tape and adhesive residue from the camshaft journal.
  1. Remove the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.