Land Rover Defender: Camshafts - Engine Set

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

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.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3. Remove the camshaft carrier.

4.

CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.

• Loosen the bolts 1 turn at a time in the illustrated sequence.
• Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
• Remove the intake camshaft.

5.

CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.

• Loosen the bolts 1 turn at a time in the illustrated sequence.
• Remove the 5 camshaft bearing caps.
• Remove the exhaust camshaft.

INSTALLATION

1.

• Lubricate the components with clean engine oil.
• Install the intake camshaft to the noted removal position.
• Install and tighten the 10 bolts in the illustrated sequence.

  Torque: 11Nm

2.

• Lubricate the components with clean engine oil.
• Install the exhaust camshaft to the noted removal position.
• Install and tighten the 10 bolts in the illustrated sequence.

  Torque: 11Nm

3. Install the camshaft carrier.

4. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

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