Variable Camshaft Timing Actuator (G1963860): Removal

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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.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
Remove the secondary bulkhead center panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD LEFT PANEL - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL
Remove the hood.
Refer to: HOOD
Remove the charge air cooler.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER
Remove the upper timing cover.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the 2 clips.
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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Release the clip.
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- 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 in a clockwise direction until the timing marks align as illustrated.
- Install the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1625
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Install and tighten the bolt.

Torque : 10 Nm
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- Install the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1656
- Use the special tool to rotate the crankshaft in a counter clockwise direction until the upper timing chain tensioner is fully compressed.
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- Install the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
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The lower timing chain will not be under tension at the positions illustrated.
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- Install the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 10 Nm
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Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolt.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
NOTE: Do not discard the upper timing chain tensioner.

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Remove the upper timing chain tensioner.
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- Remove and discard the bolt.
- Remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuator.
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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.