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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWD

Chain And Sprockets, Timing: Removal: Removal

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, AWDSECTION Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the engine cover (1).
Remove the lower timing cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL .
Lock the engine to 30 degrees ATDC. Refer to VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Camshaft Timing Tool & Sprockets Holes - Right
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Install the (special tool #VM.10338-1, Timing Tool, Camshaft (Right)) (1) and securely tighten bolts.

Fig 3: Camshaft Timing Tool & Sprockets Holes - Left
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Install the (special tool #VM.10338-2, Timing Tool, Camshaft (Left)) (1) and securely tighten bolts.

Fig 4: Pin, Right Timing Chain Tensioner & Bolts
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Install the (special tool #VM.10359A, Pin, Tensioner) (2) into timing chain tensioner (3).
Remove bolts (1) and the right timing chain tensioner (3).

Fig 5: Right Outer Timing Chain Guide & Bolt
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Remove bolt (1) and the right outer timing chain guide (2).

Fig 6: Right Inner Timing Chain Guide & Bolts
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If necessary, remove bolt (1 and 3) and the right inner timing chain guide (2).

Fig 7: High Pressure Pump Drive Gear, Right Timing Chain Sprocket, Timing Chain & Bolt
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Remove bolt (1) and the fuel injection pump drive gear (2).
Remove the right timing chain sprocket (4) and timing chain (3).

Fig 8: Oil Separator & Oil Separator Remover/Installer Tool
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Using the (special tool #VM.10344, Tool, Oil Separator Remover/Installer) (2), remove the oil separator (1) from the left intake camshaft.

Fig 9: Left Timing Chain Tensioner, Pin & Bolt
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Install the (special tool #VM.10359A, Pin, Tensioner) (2) into the timing chain tensioner (3).
Remove bolts (1) and the left timing chain tensioner (3).

Fig 10: Left Inner Timing Chain Guide & Bolt
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Remove bolt (1), and the left inner timing chain guide (2).

Fig 11: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) Reluctor Wheel, Left Camshaft Timing Chain Sprocket, Timing Chain & Bolt
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Remove bolt (1) and the reluctor wheel (2).
Remove the left camshaft timing chain sprocket (3) and timing chain (4).

Fig 12: Left Outer Timing Chain Guide & Bolts
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If necessary, remove bolts (1) and the left outer timing chain guide (2).
If necessary, remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
If necessary, remove the oil pump drive gear.