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Land Rover TD5 Defender14 · ENGINE
14 · Engine

CAMSHAFT

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender TD5 Defender
Section
CAMSHAFT
ENGINECAMSHAFT · page 1 of 2
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ENGINE

1

REPAIR

CAMSHAFT

Service repair no - 12.13.02

Remove

1. Remove cylinder head gasket. See this

Section.

2. Note the gasket thickness indicator and ensure

the same thickness gasket is used on refitment
of cylinder head.

3. Disconnect multiplug from injector units and

remove harness from camshaft carrier.

4. Remove and discard multiplug ’O’ ring.
5. Loosen lock nuts and fully retract rocker

adjusting screws.

6. Progressively loosen then remove and discard 6

bolts securing rocker shaft, remove shaft.

7. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen

then remove 13 bolts securing camshaft carrier
to cylinder head.

8. Gently tap the camshaft carrier upwards to break

the sealant bond and remove carrier noting it is
located by 2 dowels.

9. Remove camshaft.

10. Remove and discard camshaft rear oil seal.
11. Remove and discard lock nuts and rocker

adjusting screws.

12. Check bearing surfaces in cylinder head and

camshaft carrier for signs of scoring and wear.

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