Upper Timing Chain (G2344507): 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.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Use a suitable telescopic tube to position the hood into the service position.
Remove the exhaust system.
Refer to: EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove the viscous cooling fan.
Refer to: VISCOUS COOLING FAN
Remove the upper timing cover.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER
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- Remove the access cover.
- Inspect the O-ring seal for wear and replace the access cover if required.
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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-303-1659
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
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- Remove the bolt.
- Reposition the coolant hoses away from the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) assembly.
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Remove the left camshaft carrier inspection plug.
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Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1658
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- Remove the oil filler cap.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the oil filler pipe.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
NOTE: Note the illustrated orientation of the special tool.

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Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1658
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove and discard the upper timing chain upper guide.
- Loosen, but do not fully remove the upper timing chain tensioner.
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- Install the special tool.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1657
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 13 Nm
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Remove the bolt.
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Loosen, but do not fully remove the 2 Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) bolts.
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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-303-1657
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- Note the location of the VCT actuators prior to removal, the VCT actuators are paired to camshafts.
- Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
- Remove the exhaust VCT actuator (1).
- Remove the intake VCT actuator (2).
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- Remove the upper timing chain.
- Remove and discard the upper timing chain left guide.
- Remove and discard the upper timing chain right guide.