Land Rover Defender: Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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JLR-303-1630
Locking Tool, Crankshaft Pulley
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JLR-303-1635
Camshaft Setting Tool
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JLR-303-1636
Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator / Unit
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JLR-303-1656
Crank Rotation Tool
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
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 hood.
4. Remove the upper timing cover.
5. Remove the charge air cooler.
6.
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- Release the 4 clips.
- Reposition the wiring harness away form the charge air cooler bracket.
- Remove the nut.
- Repostion the 2 coolant pipes away from the charge air cooler bracket.
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- Remove the nut.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the charge air cooler bracket.
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- Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1656
- Use the special tool to rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the timing marks align as illustrated.
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- Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1635
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13Nm
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- Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13Nm
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- Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
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Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolt.
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Remove and discard the upper timing chain tensioner.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
15.
CAUTION: Note the location of the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) units prior to removal. Each VCT unit is matched to a specific camshaft.
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- Remove and discard the bolt.
- Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuator.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove and discard the upper timing chain guide.
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- Remove the bolt.
- Remove and discard the upper timing chain guide.
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Remove and discard the upper timing chain guide.
INSTALLATION
1.
NOTE: Maintain tension on the chain to prevent the coloured link from disengaging with its sprocket position.
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- Install a new upper timing chain guide.
Renew Part: Upper timing chain guide Quantity: 1.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 25Nm
2.
CAUTION: Make sure that the upper timing chain does not come off the idler sprocket and stays in the correct position.
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- Install the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuator. Make sure that the correct VCT actuator is installed as noted in the removal steps.
- Make sure the dowel is correctly installed to the VCT actuator as illustrated.
- Install and tighten the new bolt.
Renew Part: Variable camshaft timing actuator bolts Quantity: 1.
Torque
- Stage1: 10Nm
- Stage2: Loosen 90º
- Make sure the timing mark is aligned with the center of the colored link.
3.
NOTE: Maintain tension on the chain to prevent the coloured link from disengaging with its sprocket position.
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Install a new upper timing chain guide.
Renew Part: Upper timing chain guide Quantity: 1.
4.
CAUTION: Make sure that the upper timing chain does not come off the idler sprocket and stays in the correct position.
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- Install a new upper timing chain guide.
Renew Part: Upper timing chain guide Quantity: 1.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 11Nm
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- Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 13Nm
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Install and tighten a new upper timing chain tensioner.
Renew Part: Upper timing chain tensioner Quantity: 1.
Torque: 55Nm
7.
CAUTION: Do not directly touch the timing chain tensioner at this stage.
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- Push and release the upper timing chain guide to release the upper timing chain tensioner.
- Make sure the upper timing chain is correctly released.
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Tighten the bolt.
Torque
- Stage1: 25Nm
- Stage2: 60º
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the special tool.
11. Install the upper timing cover.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
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- Install the charge air cooler bracket.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47Nm
- Install and tighten the nut.
Torque: 9Nm
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- Reposition the 2 coolant pipes in the correct location.
- Install and tighten the nut.
Torque: 9Nm
- Install the 4 clips.
15. Install the charge air cooler.
16. Install the hood.
17. Connect the startup battery ground cable.
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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PART(S)
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NOTES:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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REMOVAL
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
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Warning Devices - Operation
BLIND SPOT ASSIST
The blind spot assist operates when following circumstances occur together:
A vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.
The driver tries to change lanes.
When blind spot assist operates it:
Flashes the amber warning alert icon in the related door mirror or
provides the so
Repair procedure
Make sure the following warnings and
notices have been read and fully
understood before carrying out a tire
repair. Failure to follow the guidance given
could affect vehicle safety, leading to
vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
have been read and unders
