2GR-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Intake Side of Bank 1): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018

Last Modified: 08-21-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001AYRD
Model Year Start: 2019	Model: Avalon	Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - ]
Title: 2GR-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): CAMSHAFT OIL CONTROL VALVE (for Intake Side of Bank 1): REMOVAL; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 - ]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

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2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

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3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 1)

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5. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

(a) Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.

*a	Timing Mark
*b	Timing Mark (Cutout)

(b) Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.

*a	Correct	*b	Incorrect
*c	Cutout	*d	Up

HINT:

If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly again.

6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT

(a) While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.

NOTICE:

If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.