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But if it is retarded, in non VVT mode, the engine will suffer....
The angle is measured on the cam, continuously and moving one tooth means changing the adjustment from -3-47 to -15-35 (exact numbers may be incorrect but you get the general idea).
But the controller will still find zero (or whatever goal angle) since it's always closed loop controlled.