1998 JAGUAR X308 Workshop Manual

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
 16. 
Move the engine compartment  cover from the service position
 and connect the gas struts. 
17.  Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover. 
18.  Connect the battery and fit the ba

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Engine - Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner LH4.0L NA V8 - AJ27 
In-vehicle Repair 
Removal 
Special Tool(s)
 
Camshaft setting 
303-530 
 
Crankshaft setting 
303-531 
 
Timing chain tensioning 
303-53

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
6. Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on 
the drive plate is visible thro ugh the access hole; confirm 
that the timing flat on ea ch camshaft is uppermost. 
 
7. Install the cr

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Installation 
 
 
12. Remove the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust 
camshaft. 
Move the sprocket forward from the camshaft boss.  
 
13.  Remove the secondary chain tensioner. 
1. Remo

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
2. With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body. 
Remove the wire.  
 
3.  Install the chain tensioner between the chain path. 
1. Reposition the sprocket, still capt

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
 
 
11. Install the crankshaft position sensor. 
1. Install the sensor to the  flywheel housing and fit the 
securing bolt. Tighten to 8-12 Nm. 
2. Install the access grommet to the housing. 
12.  L

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Engine - Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner LH4.0L SC V8 - AJ26/3.2L NA 
V8 - AJ26 
In-vehicle Repair 
Removal 
Special Tool(s)
 
Camshaft setting 
303-530 
 
Crankshaft setting 
303-531 
 
Timing chain

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual  
 
6. Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on 
the drive plate is visible thro ugh the access hole; confirm 
that the timing flat on ea ch camshaft is uppermost. 
 
7. Install the