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Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit: Installation
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Left hand VCT (variable camshaft timing) unit
- Install a new VCT unit system oil filter with the open end facing the front of the engine.
- Locate the alignment pin on the back of the VCT unit.
- Locate the alignment slot on the front of the LH camshaft.
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NOTE: Damage to the VCT unit will occur if mishandled or used as a lifting or leveraging device.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.