1998 JAGUAR X308 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.

1.
Fit the camshaft to position in the cylinder head, with
the timing flats uppermost.
2. Fit the camshaft caps to their respective locations (0 to 4 from the front) and in the correct orientation
(arrow to front of engine).
3. Fit and tighten the cap securing bolts. Tighten evenly,
in stages, to 9 - 11 Nm.
3. Fit the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for following
operation) align the camshaft as necessary.
4. Refit the VVT Unit to the A-Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.70.
This also includes the VVT Bu sh Carrier Assembly, Primary
Chain and Tensioner.
5. With the camshaft (303 - 530) and crankshaft (303 - 531)
setting tools removed, after the previous operation, adjust the
valve clearances on the inlet camshaft. refer to Operation
12.29.48.
6. Refit the Timing Cover. Re fer to Operation 12.65.01.
7. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
8. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
9. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Re
fer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

(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
.
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.

3. Connect the vacuum pipe elbow to the throttle
actuator.

15. Fit the intake tube / air flow meter / air cleaner cover
assembly.
1. Fit a new rubber seal; air in take tube to throttle body.

2. Fit the intake tube / air flow meter / air cleaner cover
assembly.

16. Reconnect the air cleaner cover.
1. Fit the five clips which secure the air cleaner cover.

17. Connect the intake tube to the throttle body.
1. Connect the intake tube to the throttle body.
2. Fit the two bolts which secure the intake tube to the throttle body.
18. Reconnect the air flow meter multi-plug.
19. Fit a new strap to secures the vacuum pipe to the induction
elbow.
20. Connect the breather pipe to the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Fit a new O-ring seal to the breather pipe.

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

Installation
19.70.28.
15. Remove the supercharger outlet duct and gasket. Refer to
Operation 18.50.17.
16. Remove the coolant output pipe. Refer to Operation (SC)
26.31.08.
17. Remove the supercharger driv e belt. Refer to Operation
18.50.08.
18. Remove the supercharger as sembly. Refer to operation
18.50.15.
19. Remove the B-Bank intercooler. Refer to Operation 18.50.19.

20. Disconnect the fuel injector harness.
1. Disconnect the multi-plugs from the B-Bank injectors.

2. Loosen, do not remove, the nuts which secure the
harness to the camshaft cover.
3. Reposition the harness for access.

21. Remove the fuel rail.
1. Remove the three bolts whic h secure the fuel rail to
the intercooler adaptor.
2. Remove the fuel rail from the adaptor; still connected
to the fuel crossover pi pe and fuel feed pipe.

22. Remove the intercoole r adaptor assembly.
1. Remove and discard the seals from the fuel rail.
2. Remove the five bolts which secure the adaptor
assembly to the cylinder head.
3. Remove the adaptor assembly from the cylinder head.
Remove the gasket; adaptor assembly to cylinder head.
23. Clean and inspect all relevant mating faces.
1. Fit the intercooler adaptor assembly.
1. Fit a new gasket; adaptor assembly to cylinder head.
2. Align and fit the adaptor assembly to the cylinder head.