TD5 Defender
ENGINE
9
REPAIR
30. Remove timing chain tensioner and discard
sealing washer.
31. Remove timing chain fixed guide Allen screw
from front of cylinder head.
32. Lever out camshaft sprocket access plug from
front of cylinder head and discard ’O’ ring.
33. Remove 3 bolts and release sprocket from
camshaft; discard bolts.
34. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
then remove and discard 12 cylinder head bolts
together with their captive washers.
35. Using suitable lifting chains and LRT-12-138
carefully remove cylinder head and place on
wooden blocks or stands.
CAUTION: The tips of the injectors, heater
plugs and valves protrude below the face
of the cylinder head and could be
damaged if the cylinder head is placed face down
on a work bench.
36. Remove cylinder head gasket.
37. Note the gasket thickness indicator and ensure
the same thickness gasket is used on refitment
of cylinder head.
38. Remove and discard dowels from cylinder block.
