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Removal and Installation

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    Both sides 

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. LH side 

  3. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
    • To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolts
    G03933612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Both sides 

  5. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connector.
  6. Remove the grommet.
  7. Remove the bolt and the VCT oil control solenoid.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.