Variable Valve Timing Cover / Housing: Service and Repair

Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Housing Cleaning and Inspection





1. Remove the screw and the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).





2. Clean the mating surfaces and oil passages with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.





3. Inspect the VCT housing for pitting, cracks or damaged sealing surfaces. Install a new VCT housing if damaged.