FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement




Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement

Special Tools

* J 42386-A - Flywheel Holding Tool

* J 45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (Diesel) Starter Replacement (Diesel)Starter Replacement (V8) Starter Replacement (V8)Starter Replacement (V6) Starter Replacement (V6).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the J 42386-A - holding tool (1) and bolts. Use 1 M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the J 42386-A - holding tool bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

3. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement.





Warning: Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Removal and Installation Warning Service Precautions.


4. Remove the CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).

5. Discard the solenoid valve.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW CMP actuator solenoid valve (234).
With the CMP actuator properly positioned onto the camshaft, the CMP actuator solenoid valve can be threaded completely into the camshaft using light hand pressure. Tighten by hand until snug.




2. Tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve.

1. Tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve a first pass to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).

2. Tighten the CMP actuator solenoid valve a final pass an additional 90 degrees using the J 45059 - meter.




3. Remove the J 42386-A - holding tool (1).

4. Install the CMP actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement.

5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (Diesel) Starter Replacement (Diesel)Starter Replacement (V8) Starter Replacement (V8)Starter Replacement (V6) Starter Replacement (V6).