Upper Timing Chain (G2309063): Installation

The following step(s) applies to: 

All vehicles 

1. 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.
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 a new left upper timing chain guide.

     Renew Part: Upper timing chain guide Quantity: 1 . 

   • Install and tighten the new bolt.

     Renew Part: Timing chain tensioner guide bolt Quantity: 1 . 

     Torque  : 25 Nm 

3. 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.
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 tensioner arm.

   Renew Part: Timing chain tensioner arm Quantity: 1 . 

5. 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.
6. 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 new 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 

8. 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 

9. 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 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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    1. Remove the 2 special tool bolts.
    2. 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 

16. 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 

17. Install the upper timing cover.

    Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER .

18. Install the front wheel arch liner.

    Refer to: FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER .

19. Connect the 12 V system.

    Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .