Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 417

A06082

Ohmmeter

FI0VC–01

–

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE

FI–39

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL
VALVE

ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION

INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE RESISTANCE
(a)

Remove the V–bank cover.

(b)

Remove the intake air connector.

(c)

Disconnect the oil control valve connector.

(d)

Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance between
the terminals.
Resistance:
6.9 – 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F)

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the valve.
(e)

Reconnect the oil control valve connector.

(f)

Reinstall the intake air connector.

(g)

Reinstall the V–bank cover.

FI0VD–01

A06081

V–Bank Cover

Camshaft Timing
Oil Control Valve

FI–40

–

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

COMPONENTS

FI0VE–01

B04940

–

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE

FI–41

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE V–BANK COVER

2.

REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR

3.

DISCONNECT THROTTLE BODY FROM INTAKE
MANIFOLD (See page FI–52)

4.

REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE

(a)

Disconnect the engine wire from the wire clamp on the LH
timing belt rear plate.

(b)

Disconnect the 2 camshaft oil control valve connectors.

(c)

Remove the bolt, camshaft oil control valve and O–ring.
Remove the 2 camshaft oil control valves.
Torque: 8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 66 in.·lbf)

(d)

Remove the O–ring from the each camshaft oil control
valve.

HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Use a new O–rings.

FI0VF–01

B01689

1

2

When battery positive voltage is applied.

When battery positive voltage is cut off.

Valve moves in

direction.

Valve moves in

direction.

FI–42

–

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSPECTION

INSPECT OIL CONTROL VALVE OPERATION
Connect positive ę lead to terminal 1 of connector and nega-
tive Ĝ lead to terminal 2, then check the movement of the valve.

If operation is not as specified, replace the oil control valve.