Lower Timing Chain (G2309062): Installation

The following step(s) applies to: 

All vehicles 

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   • Install the timing chain to the idler sprocket.
   • Check if the highlighted link on the timing chain is aligned with the timing mark on the idler sprocket as illustrated.

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   • Install the idler sprocket and timing chain assembly.
   • Make sure that the timing marks on the timing chain, the idler sprocket and the cylinder block are aligned as illustrated in step 3.
   • Install and tighten the idler sprocket bolt.

     Torque  : 35 Nm 

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   Check if the highlighted links on the timing chain are aligned with the timing marks on the idler sprocket and the cylinder block.

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   • Install a new lower timing chain guide.

     Renew Part: Lower timing chain guide Quantity: 1 . 

   • Check if the highlighted link on the timing chain is aligned with the timing mark on the cylinder block as illustrated.
   • Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

     Torque  : 25 Nm 

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   • Install a new lower timing chain tensioner arm.

     Renew Part: Timing chain tensioner arm Quantity: 1 . 

   • Install and tighten the bolt.

     Torque  : 11 Nm 

6. CAUTION: Make sure that a new lower timing chain tensioner is installed.

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   • Install a new lower timing chain tensioner.

     Renew Part: Timing chain tensioner Quantity: 1 . 

   • Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

     Torque  : 11 Nm 

7. CAUTION: Make sure that the timing chain tensioner is fully deployed.

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   Release the lower timing chain tensioner piston.

8. CAUTION:

   • Make sure that the highlighted link on the timing chain is aligned with the timing mark on the idler sprocket as illustrated.
   • Make sure that the upper timing chain does not come off the idler sprocket and stays in the correct position as illustrated.

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   • Install the upper timing chain.
   • Check if the highlighted link on the timing chain is aligned with the timing mark on the idler sprocket as illustrated.
9. 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 left upper timing chain guide.

     Renew Part: Upper timing chain guide Quantity: 1 . 

   • Install and tighten the bolt.

     Torque  : 25 Nm 

10. 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 a new VCT  unit center bolt.

      Renew Part: Variable camshaft timing actuator bolts Quantity: 1 . 

      Torque 

      1. Stage 1: 10 Nm 
      2. 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.
11. 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 tensioner arm.

    Renew Part: Timing chain tensioner arm Quantity: 1 . 

12. 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 

      1. Stage 1: 10 Nm 
      2. 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.
13. 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.

      Renew Part: Upper timing chain upper guide bolt Quantity: 2 . 

      Torque  : 11 Nm 

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    • Install the special tool JLR-303-1636.

      Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636 

    • Install and tighten the 2 special tool bolts.

      Torque  : 13 Nm 

15. CAUTION: Make sure that a new upper timing chain tensioner is installed.

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    Install and tighten the new timing chain tensioner.

    Renew Part: Timing chain tensioner Quantity: 1 . 

    Torque  : 55 Nm 

16. CAUTION:

    • Make sure that the timing chain tensioner piston is fully deployed.
    • Do not manually adjust the timing chain tensioner.

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    To properly install the new timing chain tensioner, push the timing chain guide against the tensioner as illustrated. This allows the tensioner to reach its final tension position.

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    Fully tighten the 2 VCT  center bolts.

    Torque 

    1. Stage 1: 25 Nm 
    2. Stage 2: 60° 

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    • Remove the 2 special tool bolts.
    • Remove the special tool JLR-303-1636.

      Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636 

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    • Remove the 2 special tool bolts.
    • Remove the special tool JLR-303-1635.

      Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1635 

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    Remove the special tool JLR-303-1630.

    Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630 

    The following step(s) applies to: 

    Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles 

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    Remove the special tools JLR-303-1630 and JLR-303-1686.

    Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630  , JLR-303-1686 

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    Disassemble the special tool assembly JLR-303-1630 and JLR-303-1686.

    Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630  , JLR-303-1686 

    The following step(s) applies to: 

    All vehicles 

23. 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 to rotate the crankshaft 2 times clockwise.

    Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1656 

24. Install the lower timing cover.

    Refer to: LOWER TIMING COVER .

25. Install the upper timing cover.

    Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER .

26. Install the front right wheel arch liner.

    Refer to: FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER .

27. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

    Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .