XC90 AWD L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T (2004)
2
Connect power to solenoid. Solenoid should click.
Blow through center hole with compressed air.
Air should emerge from outer hole (2). If plunger is sticking or solenoid fails to operate electrically, the direction of flow will be unchanged from step 1.
VVT solenoid, cleaning
3
Remove solenoid from aluminum housing.
Remove:
4
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snap ring (1)
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washer (2), spring (3) and plunger (4).