Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 127

Cylinder Head
VTC Actuator Inspection
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-25).
2. Remove the auto-tensioner {see page 6-22).
3. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (see step 2
on page 6-29).
4. Remove the camshaft holder (see step 3 on page 6,
291.
5. Remove the intake camshaft.
6. Check that the Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
clockwise and counterclockwise. lf the VTC actuator
is not locked, replace the VTC acruaror.
7. Sealthe advance holes (A) and retard holes (B) in
the No. 1 camshaft journal with the tape.
Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance
holes.
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9. Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock.
Check that the VTC acluator moves smoothly. lf the
VTC actuator does not move smoothly, replace the
VTC actuator.
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