timing chain 4JK1 TF — ISUZU

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.5, DITD

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

Don't miss

• Remove the air-conditioning compressor but do not disconnect

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery earth cable
2. Remove the engine upper cover
3. Align the camshaft gearwheel marks as shown
4. Blue link
5. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction

6. Turn the crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 1
7. Air-conditioning tensioner pulley
8. Remove the battery
9. Disconnect the air-conditioning compressor connector
10. Remove the air-conditioning compressor but do not disconnect
11. Remove the air-conditioning compressor bracket
12. Remove the intercooler
13. Remove the air hoses
14. Disconnect the fuel injector wiring
15. Remove the fuel return hoses from the injectors
16. Disconnect the glow plugs
17. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connection
18. Disconnect the throttle valve
19. Disconnect the pressure sensor
20. Disconnect the temperature sensor
21. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor
22. Remove the cylinder head cover
23. Remove the EGR cooler
24. Remove the timing chain lower cover
25. Remove the timing chain upper cover
26. Lock the camshafts
27. Remove the chain tensioner
28. Remove the chain idler gearwheel
29. Move the timing chain aside
30. Remove the tensioner lever
31. Remove the chain guide rail
32. Remove the timing chain

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