Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit — 2016 workshop reference 379

exhaust VCT assembly should be approximately in the 1 o'clock position.

Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit — original illustration 1, reference 379Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

8. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the exhaust camshaft slightly (using a wrench on the flats of the camshaft) to seat the VCT assemblies onto the camshafts.

Rotate the secondary timing chain tensioner 90 degrees so the ramped area is facing forward and fully seat the VCT assemblies onto the camshafts.

If the secondary timing chain is not centered over the tensioner, reposition the VCT assemblies until they are fully seated on the camshafts.

Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit — original illustration 2, reference 379Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

9. NOTE: Use a wrench on the flats of the camshaft to hold the camshafts while tightening the VCT assembly bolts.

Install the intake and the exhaust VCT assembly bolts.

Source reference 379

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