Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator (G2320257): Installation

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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.
Renew Part Left side timing chain guide bolt Quantity: 1 .

Torque: 25 Nm
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 intake camshaft VCT unit. Make sure that the correct VCT unit is installed as noted in the removal steps.
- Make sure that the camshaft pin is correctly seated in the VCT unit as illustrated.
- Install and tighten the new VCT unit center bolt.
Renew Part: Variable camshaft timing actuator bolts Quantity: 1 .

Torque

Stage 1:10 Nm

Stage 2: Loosen 90 °
- Check if the highlighted link on the timing chain is aligned with the timing mark on the VCT unit as illustrated.
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 .
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 exhaust camshaft VCT unit. Make sure that the correct VCT unit is installed as noted in the removal steps.
- Make sure that the camshaft pin is correctly seated in the VCT unit as illustrated.
- Install and tighten a new VCT unit center bolt.
Renew Part: Variable camshaft timing actuator bolts Quantity: 1 .

Torque

Stage 1:10 Nm

Stage 2: Loosen 90 °
- Check if the highlighted link on the timing chain is aligned with the timing mark on the VCT unit as illustrated.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the upper timing chain does not come off the idler sprocket and stays in the correct position.

Install a new upper timing chain guide.

Renew Part Upper timing chain guide Quantity: 1 .
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
Renew Part: Upper timing chain upper guide bolt Quantity: 2 .

Torque: 11 Nm
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Before installing the new timing chain tensioner, make sure that the ratchet clip is on the first groove.
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Install the special tool as illustrated.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636

Torque: 13 Nm
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Install the new upper timing chain tensioner.

Renew Part Upper timing chain tensioner Quantity: 1 .

Torque: 55 Nm
CAUTION:
- Do not directly touch the timing chain tensioner at this stage.
- Make sure the timing chain tensioner is fully deployed.
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To correctly deploy the timing chain tensioner, push the timing chain guide against timing chain tensioner in the position illustrated.
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Fully tighten the VCT bolts.

Torque

Stage 1: 25 Nm

Stage 2: 60 °
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Remove the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
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Remove the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1635
Install the upper timing cover.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER
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Remove the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
NOTE: This step is to make sure that the timing components are properly installed.

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Use the special tool JLR-303-1656 crankshaft pulley locking tool to rotate the crankshaft 2 times clockwise.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1656
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Install the charge air radiator bracket and tighten the retaining bolts to the correct torque.

Torque: 47 Nm
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Install the 2 retaining clips.
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Install the 5 retaining clips.
Install the charge air cooler.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER
Install the hood.
Refer to: HOOD
Connect the 12 V system.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT