Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 303-01D

Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Left Camshaft (G939950)

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
  • 12.13.21
  • Camshafts - LH bank - renew
  • TDV8
  • 10.70
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E81371

303-1236

Camshaft holding tool

E81373

303-1238

Crankshaft timing pin

E81374

303-1239

Camshaft rotation pin

Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to: Left Valve Cover (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to: Right Valve Cover (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).
  5. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to: Generator (414-02D Generator and Regulator - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  6. E87741
    Disconnect the breather line.
      • Release the clip.
  7. E85738
    Remove the RH turbocharger intake tube.
      • Remove the nut.
  8. E87284
    Release the RH turbocharger outlet pipe.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
  9. CAUTION:

    Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

    E87285
    Remove the oil level indicator lower tube.
      • Remove the bolt.
      • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  10. E81663
    Remove the crankshaft timing pin plug.
  11. CAUTION:

    Crankshaft timing tool pistons number 2,4,7&8 are roughly at TDC as pin may lock on web instead of machined face.

    E81664
    Install the special tool.
      • Rotate the crankshaft on to the crankshaft timing pin.
  12. E81666
    Install the special tools to both the LH bank and RH bank camshafts.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  13. E81463
    Release the coolant distribution manifold.
      • Remove the 5 bolts.
      • Release the 3 clips.
      • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  14. E83339
    Remove and discard the LH hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
  15. E81484
    Remove the LH timing chain sprocket and gears.
      • Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
  16. E81666
    Remove the special tools from the LH bank camshafts.
  17. E81474
    Remove the LH bank camshaft bearing caps.
      • Remove the 20 bolts.
  18. E81475
    Remove the LH bank camshafts.
Installation
  1. NOTE:

    Make sure that all the component mating faces are clean.

    Install the LH bank camshafts.
      • Lubricate the camshaft journals and camshaft lobes.
  2. CAUTION:

    Tighten the bolts evenly in the stages shown.

    Install the LH bank camshaft bearing caps.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 1 Nm (0.7 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (3.7 lb.ft).
      • Stage 3: Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  3. E81774
    Using the special tool, rotate the camshafts and hold in the 12 o'clock position.
  4. E81666
    Install the special tools to the LH bank camshafts.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  5. CAUTION:

    Do not tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts at this stage.

    Install the LH timing chain sprocket and gears.
      • Loosely install the new bolts.
  6. NOTE:

    Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

    Install a new LH hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  7. Release the LH hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
      • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  8. Tighten the LH camshaft sprocket and gears.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the exhaust camshaft gear bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the exhaust camshaft gear bolt a further 80 degrees.
      • Stage 3: Tighten the intake camshaft sprocket and gear bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft).
      • Stage 4: Tighten the intake camshaft sprocket and gear bolt a further 80 degrees.
  9. E81664
    Remove the special tool.
  10. Install the crankshaft timing pin plug.
  11. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Install the oil level indicator lower tube.
      • Install a new O-ring seal.
      • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  12. Secure the RH turbocharger outlet pipe.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  13. Install the RH turbocharger intake tube.
      • Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  14. Connect the breather line.
      • Secure the clip.
  15. Install the generator. For additional information, refer to: Generator (414-02D Generator and Regulator - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  16. E81666
    Remove the special tools from the LH and RH bank camshafts.
  17. NOTE:

    Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean coolant.

    Secure the coolant distribution manifold.
      • Install a new O-ring seal.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  18. Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to: Right Valve Cover (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).
  19. Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to: Left Valve Cover (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, In-vehicle Repair).
  20. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).