1998 JAGUAR X308 Ground

Engine - Intake Camshaft LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.

3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Cover. Re fer to Operation 12.65.01.
5. Remove the VVT Unit from the B-Bank. Refer to Operation
12.65.71. This also includes the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly,
Primary Chain and Tensioner.
6. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for
previous operation).

7. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts which secure the camshaft caps; loosen them evenly, in stages.
2. Remove the camshaft caps. Note their orientation and
markings - each is marked with its position (a
number) and orientation (an arrow).
3. Remove the camshaft from the engine.
8. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Apply oil (EP-90) to the camsha ft and bearing surfaces, as
follows:
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
the cylinder head.
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
each bearing cap.
On the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.
2. Refit the camshaft.

Engine - Intake Camshaft RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.

3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Cover. Re fer to Operation 12.65.01.
5. Remove the VVT Unit from the A-Bank. Refer to Operation
12.65.70. This also includes the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly,
Primary Chain and Tensioner.
6. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for
previous operation).

7. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts which secure the camshaft caps; loosen them evenly, in stages.
2. Remove the camshaft caps. Note their orientation and
markings - each is marked with its position (a
number) and orientation (an arrow).
3. Remove the camshaft from the engine.
8. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Apply oil (EP-90) to the camsha ft and bearing surfaces, as
follows:
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
the cylinder head.
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
each bearing cap.
On the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.
2. Refit the camshaft.

(or other sui
table type). Insert the drain / bleed tube
into the fuel
container. Follow the manufa cturer's instructions and
depressurise the fuel system.
5. Store the drained fuel safely and ensure that the lid is closed
securely. Remove the equipmen t and discard the cloth from
beneath the valve. refit the valve cap.

6. Di
sconnect the batt
ery ground cable.
R
emove the battery cover.

7. Disconnect the breather pipe fro m the
A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Disconnect the breather pipe from the stub pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the breather
pipe.
8. Disconnect the air fl ow meter multi-plug.
9. Cut and remove the strap which secures the vacuum pipe to
the induction elbow.

10
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Disconnect the intake tube from the throttle body.
1. Remove the two bolts which secure the intake tube to the throttle body.
2. Disconnect the intake tube from the throttle body.

25. Reconnect the air flow meter multi-plug.
26. fit a new strap to secures the vacuum pipe to the induction
elbow.

27. Connect the breather pipe to the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Fit a new O-ring seal to the breather pipe.
2. Reconnect the breather pipe to the stub pipe.
28. Carefully refit the engine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.
29. Connect the battery ground cabl e. Refit the battery cover.
Reset the clock and the radio information.
30. Check for leaks and that all pi pes are securely connected.
Remove the protection sheets, close the engine compartment,
luggage compartment and doors.

5. Store the drained fuel safely and ensure that the lid is closed
securely. Remove the equipmen t and discard the cloth from
beneath the valve. refit the valve cap.

6. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.

7. Disconnect the breather pipe fro m the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Disconnect the breather pipe from the stub pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the breather
pipe.
8. Disconnect the air fl ow meter multi-plug.
9. Cut and remove the strap which secures the vacuum pipe to
the induction elbow.

10. Disconnect the intake tube from the throttle body.
1. Remove the two bolts which secure the intake tube to the throttle body.
2. Disconnect the intake tube from the throttle body.

2. Reconnect the breather pipe to the stub pipe.
21. Carefully refit the engine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.
22. Connect the battery ground cabl e. Refit the battery cover.
Reset the clock and the radio information.
23. Check for leaks and that all pi pes are securely connected.
Remove the protection sheets, close the engine compartment,
luggage compartment and doors.

Engine - Intake Manifold LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 1.
Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.

3. Depressurise the fuel system.
Ensure that the ignition is switched off and remove the
valve cap from the fuel cross-over pipe. Place a cloth
under the valve to collect any spillage.
Place a closed container, su itable for collecting fuel,
adjacent to the vehicle. Remove the lid.

4. Connect the fuel injection pres sure test equipment 310 - 058
(or other suitable type). Insert the drain / bleed tube into the
fuel container. Follow the ma nufacturer's instructions and
depressurise the fuel system.
5. Store the drained fuel safely and ensure that the lid is closed
securely. Remove the equipmen t and discard the cloth from
beneath the valve. refit the valve cap.
6. Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Operation 26.10.01.
7. Disconnect the breather pipe fro m the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Disconnect the breather pipe from the stub pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the breather

Engine - Intake Manifold RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD. 1.
Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.

3. Depressurise the fuel system.
Ensure that the ignition is switched off and remove the
valve cap from the fuel cross-over pipe. Place a cloth
under the valve to collect any spillage.
Place a closed container, su itable for collecting fuel,
adjacent to the vehicle. Remove the lid.

4. Connect the fuel injection pres sure test equipment 310 - 058
(or other suitable type). Insert the drain / bleed tube into the
fuel container. Follow the ma nufacturer's instructions and
depressurise the fuel system.
5. Store the drained fuel safely and ensure that the lid is closed
securely. Remove the equipmen t and discard the cloth from
beneath the valve. refit the valve cap.
6. Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Operation 26.10.01.
7. Disconnect the breather pipe fro m the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Disconnect the breather pipe from the stub pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the breather