An overview of how to change the vvti cam gear in a 2014 Toyota Camry 2.5L due to rattling noise on start up and sometimes under light load, this is not a step by step
@@JuanRubio99I’m doing mine right now and I can’t get the timing chain marks lined back up. I should have tied the chain the way you did yours. I’ve been spinning the crank for hours trying to get the timing marks lined up
VVT-i Gear Replacement Methodology: The correct handling of the new VVT-i gear during replacement is vital. The gear should be installed unlocked and locked only post-installation to avoid damage.
Great video. I just did the same repair on my Scion tC with the same engine. I had a very hard time reinstalling that chain tensioner. You made it look easy
So is it just because of the TSB that the intake vvt gear was deemed bad? I have a 2014 rav4 2ARFE with about 200k miles - that now makes that noise, how do I know which vvt gear will be the culprit, or could it just be a bad tensioner and not the vvt gears at all?
You didn’t show whether the cam gear got locked or not after you put the new cam gear in and torqued it. Did you have to unlock the cam gear after you put in and torque pad the bolt
I didn't show a lot of stuff as it wasn't a full on step by step, but It’s supposed to be in the unlocked position while being installed, look up TSB 0041-13 it'll give you step by step
Hey bud, why did you advance the timing 10° on the crank pulley? I'm about to do this. Your video is awesome and the best. And also, did you have to compress the tensioner again before you put it in. Is that the reason why you had the nail in there?
That’s what Technical Service bulletin said unless I misinterpreted the information, I could be wrong. But my car is running fine. Yes I did have to compress the tensioner hence the nail
@@JuanRubio99 Thank you Juan, very much. These Camrys go forever, and I'm fixing my wife's up because I know I can get another 150,000 out of it. With the scarcity and availability of new cars because some kind of delivery/chip problem that they say, used cars are going for a premium now. I'm doing my best to keep mine running. Sorry to bother you but one more question, after putting tension on the chain with a bungee, was it very difficult getting the gear away from the chain? I noticed you said you had to rotate it, and then put it back in the same way you took it out. Thnx Ted
@Juan Rubio, How did you know the rattle noise came from the intake cam gear? Why not replace both to be on the safe side? I appreciate the video by the way. Thank you.
Well if youre good working on cars I’d say a couple hours..if not I’d say at least 5 hours also be careful not to strip anything when tightening stuff as the head is aluminum and strips easily if not careful
I am doing this job now. My question is when I remove the intake sprocket does the new one only go on one way? Fit in a slot or a pin through a hole or something?
Hey Juan, by chance would you know where the filter for the vvt solenoid\CamSPOS is located on a 2010 2.5l Camry? I found both srnsors easy but the filter location not so much.
I know you install the gear and torque it unlocked. I didnt see you lock it after that. Did I miss it or did you not show it. After torqued the gear is supposed to be rotated to lock it before the chain is put back on correct?
I'm working up to doing this soon on mine. Can you tell me what the tool is you used to remove the service hole plug to access the cam gear bolt? I can't find this in anything and I'd prefer not to buy a whole set of bits I'm never going to use. It also seems to large to be in a standard hex bit set anyway. Thanks!
This is the common rattle these get on a cold start only right? My buddies got 200,000 miles and his been rattling on cold start, and is just now starting to rattle a little during driving after startup. I'm thinking of giving it a go.
@@Way2EasyDIY no I didn't mess with that just make sure it's in the right position, I don't remember of the top of my head, but google the TSB if you haven't already and it'll show you
Do I need to lock my cam gear after installing? Yours is unlocked in the video but I wasn’t sure if you locked it at some point after. My bulletin tells me to lock it but I read it will automatically lock when I start my car?
Mine makes noise under load for example when the ac compressor is on it makes that noise between 800 and 1500 rpms.. also does it on startup. 250k miles do I need to change the chain too or just the intake sprocket?
@@JuanRubio99 thanks for the response! I've been gathering up parts and can't seem to get my hands on the timing chain exhaust sprocket. I do have the intake sprocket, chain, guides and tensioner. Should i just keep the old exhaust sprocket? I do see most of the people just changing the intake sprocket.
If I remember correctly I just cracked both bolts loose, the removed one side fully, it will have tension obviously so be careful cuz it'll wanna push then just take the other one off
@@JuanRubio99 I have the same problem now, it won't budge, had the 2 bolts removed already, do you just pull it out or you have to pry it with something? thanks
Ey bro, why just replaced intake cam gear , what about exhaust cam gear , I got 2010 camry making that weird noise especially when cold o sit few hours
Per the technical service bulletin, says to replace the intake cam gear. You can replace the exhaust if you’d like as well if it give you more peace of mind.
@@JuanRubio99 I will certainly try I work for a shop I don’t know how well they would respond to me creating a video and it would be very hard it’s a very intense procedure we’ve been trying yet I’ll do what I can thank you for asking
I work at Toyota and this helped me more than any tsb 😂 thanks man, biggest help I got
Glad I could help, I tried getting a job a Toyota but no luck
How hard was it getting the sprocket off?
I have one to complete tomorrow wat if when I put it in back it close om it's own
@@JuanRubio99I’m doing mine right now and I can’t get the timing chain marks lined back up. I should have tied the chain the way you did yours. I’ve been spinning the crank for hours trying to get the timing marks lined up
@@anthonyvasquez7050 you might have to redo the whole timing if you can't get them to line up
VVT-i Gear Replacement Methodology: The correct handling of the new VVT-i gear during replacement is vital. The gear should be installed unlocked and locked only post-installation to avoid damage.
Great video. I just did the same repair on my Scion tC with the same engine. I had a very hard time reinstalling that chain tensioner. You made it look easy
Thank you, this is what I have been looking for :D
Great vid! Thanks for sharing!
So is it just because of the TSB that the intake vvt gear was deemed bad? I have a 2014 rav4 2ARFE with about 200k miles - that now makes that noise, how do I know which vvt gear will be the culprit, or could it just be a bad tensioner and not the vvt gears at all?
@@johnwaynewilliamson it's more like then not the vvt gear, but you can use a scope to hear and pin point the sound
You didn’t show whether the cam gear got locked or not after you put the new cam gear in and torqued it. Did you have to unlock the cam gear after you put in and torque pad the bolt
I didn't show a lot of stuff as it wasn't a full on step by step, but It’s supposed to be in the unlocked position while being installed, look up TSB 0041-13 it'll give you step by step
I changed timing chain tensioner and sound goes away @ 150,000 km
Hey bud, why did you advance the timing 10° on the crank pulley? I'm about to do this. Your video is awesome and the best.
And also, did you have to compress the tensioner again before you put it in. Is that the reason why you had the nail in there?
That’s what Technical Service bulletin said unless I misinterpreted the information, I could be wrong. But my car is running fine. Yes I did have to compress the tensioner hence the nail
@@JuanRubio99 Thank you Juan, very much. These Camrys go forever, and I'm fixing my wife's up because I know I can get another 150,000 out of it. With the scarcity and availability of new cars because some kind of delivery/chip problem that they say, used cars are going for a premium now. I'm doing my best to keep mine running.
Sorry to bother you but one more question, after putting tension on the chain with a bungee, was it very difficult getting the gear away from the chain? I noticed you said you had to rotate it, and then put it back in the same way you took it out.
Thnx
Ted
@Juan Rubio, How did you know the rattle noise came from the intake cam gear? Why not replace both to be on the safe side? I appreciate the video by the way. Thank you.
The TSB said it was the intake..you could replace both of you'd prefer if that gave you peace of mind.
@@JuanRubio99 Thank you, Sir.
Thank you. How much time should I block off to do this repair. I'm a diy trying to save a little $$. Thank you once again
Well if youre good working on cars I’d say a couple hours..if not I’d say at least 5 hours also be careful not to strip anything when tightening stuff as the head is aluminum and strips easily if not careful
Thanks for the info 💯👏
You’re welcome
I am doing this job now. My question is when I remove the intake sprocket does the new one only go on one way? Fit in a slot or a pin through a hole or something?
I'm not sure I understand your second question, but the sprocket only fits one way
Wow o should try it my self
You should it’s not hard
Hey Juan, by chance would you know where the filter for the vvt solenoid\CamSPOS is located on a 2010 2.5l Camry? I found both srnsors easy but the filter location not so much.
I would assume here
th-cam.com/video/tTiEOcuQhXQ/w-d-xo.html
I hear that the phaser it needs to be on the unlock position before torquing the bolt.?
I believe so, I haven't read the TSB in a while so I don't remember if the top of my head
I know you install the gear and torque it unlocked. I didnt see you lock it after that. Did I miss it or did you not show it. After torqued the gear is supposed to be rotated to lock it before the chain is put back on correct?
I want to know this too!!! He won’t reply
Correct, according to the TSB.
I'm working up to doing this soon on mine. Can you tell me what the tool is you used to remove the service hole plug to access the cam gear bolt? I can't find this in anything and I'd prefer not to buy a whole set of bits I'm never going to use. It also seems to large to be in a standard hex bit set anyway. Thanks!
I don't remember the size, but I'll find out for you.
@@JuanRubio99 awesome, thanks!
Too late now, I’m sure, but for future reference, it’s a 14mm Hex
This is the common rattle these get on a cold start only right? My buddies got 200,000 miles and his been rattling on cold start, and is just now starting to rattle a little during driving after startup. I'm thinking of giving it a go.
Give it a go 🤙🏼
@@JuanRubio99 yo did you have to lock or unlock the sprocket at all?
@@Way2EasyDIY no I didn't mess with that just make sure it's in the right position, I don't remember of the top of my head, but google the TSB if you haven't already and it'll show you
@@Way2EasyDIY tsb 0041-13
@@JuanRubio99 thanks bro. I'm in the middle of the job now lmao bout to take the sprocket out
hi, dont you need to unlock VVTI sprocket..
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I am a tech at a shop and we ran into the unlocking necessity!!!! its a chore
They come unlocked. You have to unlock it only if it gets locked before you torque it.
Did you have to unlock the vvt gear before assembly? And how did you if so
The gear should be installed unlocked and locked only post-installation to avoid damage. I found that out on the "car care nut" channel.
Do I need to lock my cam gear after installing? Yours is unlocked in the video but I wasn’t sure if you locked it at some point after. My bulletin tells me to lock it but I read it will automatically lock when I start my car?
It’s supposed to be in the unlocked position while being installed, look up TSB 0041-13
Did you do the job?
Did you use genuine Toyota parts?
Yea
Mine makes noise under load for example when the ac compressor is on it makes that noise between 800 and 1500 rpms.. also does it on startup. 250k miles do I need to change the chain too or just the intake sprocket?
With 250k I would change the chain too, but that’s more involved a whole lot more work.
@@JuanRubio99 thanks for the response! I've been gathering up parts and can't seem to get my hands on the timing chain exhaust sprocket. I do have the intake sprocket, chain, guides and tensioner. Should i just keep the old exhaust sprocket? I do see most of the people just changing the intake sprocket.
@@Abbujuice try this part number 130800P040 for the sprocket
How'd you take off the tensioner? I was working on this but got stuck on that step since it would not budge
If I remember correctly I just cracked both bolts loose, the removed one side fully, it will have tension obviously so be careful cuz it'll wanna push then just take the other one off
@@JuanRubio99 I have the same problem now, it won't budge, had the 2 bolts removed already, do you just pull it out or you have to pry it with something? thanks
@@MrLimbaboy it should just come off, after the bolts are removed if it doesn't, use a screw driver or something to pry it off
Ey bro, why just replaced intake cam gear , what about exhaust cam gear , I got 2010 camry making that weird noise especially when cold o sit few hours
Per the technical service bulletin, says to replace the intake cam gear. You can replace the exhaust if you’d like as well if it give you more peace of mind.
You failed to add the VVT unlocking procedure where you apply psi air pressure to Unlock the Cam gear
Hey thanks, now that gives you an opportunity for you take make a video and show people.
@@JuanRubio99 I will certainly try I work for a shop I don’t know how well they would respond to me creating a video and it would be very hard it’s a very intense procedure we’ve been trying yet I’ll do what I can thank you for asking
If you choose not to change what will happen?
Technically nothing, it was more annoying then anything.
Thanks
What would you rate this repair? 10 being super hard
I’d say like an 8 just because you’re dealing with timing, if you drop the chain you have to re time the engine
@@JuanRubio99 thank you for the reply..
Let me kno if you want to do mine lol
@@pmhitman007 bring it on by lol
@@JuanRubio99 where you located? Think i wouldn't
@@pmhitman007 Phoenix AZ
Mines getting louder as time goes by only happens for couple seconds but it’s ANNOYING
Yea it’s annoying
Gvkd
Missing a lot explaining
Thanks for your input, this video was just an overview not a full in depth explanation