Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid: Removal

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

1. 1. Remove the nut.

      Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

   2. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

   3. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolts and the RH VCT oil control solenoids.

   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

3. 1. Remove the nut.

      Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

   2. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

   3. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

4. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the bolts and the LH VCT oil control solenoids.

   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY