Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

RH (right-hand) Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoids

1.

Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
Torque

: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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2.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolts and the RHVCT oil control solenoids.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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LH (left-hand) Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoids

3.

Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
Torque

: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolts and the LHVCT oil control solenoids.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY