Land Rover Defender: Lower Timing Cover - Ingenium I4 2.0l Petrol

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

NOTE:

• This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
• This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3. Remove the crankshaft rear seal.

4.

Release the clip.

5.

• Remove the bolt.
• Release the clip.
• Reposition the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) sensor away from the lower timing cover.

6.

CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.

Remove the 2 bolts.

7.

CAUTION:

• Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.
• Take extra care not to damage the surrounding components.

• Remove the 14 bolts.
• Remove the lower timing cover.

8.

Use a suitable tool to reposition the 2 dowels as illustrated.

INSTALLATION

1.

CAUTIONS:

• Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
• The lower timing cover must be installed within 7 minutes of applying the RTV sealant.

Apply a continuous 3 mm bead of suitable RTV sealant in the illustrated areas.

2.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylinder head gasket when installing the lower timing cover.

• Install the lower timing cover.
• Make sure the locating dowels are installed correctly.
• Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

  Torque: 5Nm

3.

Install 2 more bolts as illustrated and tighten the 4 bolts to the correct torque.

Torque: 25Nm

4.

Install and tighten the remaining 12 bolts.

Torque

• M8x35: 25Nm
• M8x30: 25Nm
• M6x30: 12Nm

5.

• Reposition the CKP sensor into the correct location.
• Install the clip.
• Install and tighten the bolt.

  Torque: 8Nm

6.

Install the clip.

7. Install the crankshaft rear seal.

8. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

9. Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.

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