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Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair




Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the LH or RH valve cover. For the 3.5L engine, refer to Valve Cover - LH. For the 3.7L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine, refer to Valve Cover - RH.

2. Remove the bolt and the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.