Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair

VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) OIL CONTROL SOLENOID












Removal and Installation

Both sides
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

LH side
2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir support bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. Remove the bolts and position the power steering fluid reservoir support bracket and reservoir assembly aside.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Both sides
4. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid electrical connector.
5. Remove the grommet.
6. Remove the bolt and the VCT oil control solenoid.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.