1998 JAGUAR X308 Ground

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Inner Guide RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly from the A-Bank.
Refer to Operation 12.65.51 in this Section.
6. Remove the Timing Chain Tens ioner - Primary, from the A-
Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.54 in this Section.

7. Fit a Tie-Strap through the link s of the primary chain, just
above the crankshaft sprocket, to retain the chain to the
sprocket.

8. Rotate the inlet camshaft (and the exhaust camshaft), using a
spanner on the flats, to provide sufficient slack in the chain to
remove the chain guide.
9. Remove the chain guide.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the chain guide.
2. Note the orientation of the chain guide and remove it

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Outer Guide LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly from the B-Bank.
Refer to Operation 12.65.52 in this Section.
6. Remove the Timing Chain Tens ioner - Primary, from the B-
Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.55 in this Section.

7. Fit a Tie-Strap through the link s of the primary chain, just
above the crankshaft sprocket, to retain the chain to the
sprocket.

8. Rotate the inlet camshaft (and the exhaust camshaft), using a
spanner on the flats, to provide sufficient slack in the chain to
remove the chain guide.
9. Remove the chain guide.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the chain guide.
2. Note the orientation of the chain guide and remove it

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Outer Guide RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly from the A-Bank.
Refer to Operation 12.65.51 in this Section.
6. Remove the Timing Chain Tens ioner - Primary, from the A-
Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.54 in this Section.

7. Fit a Tie-Strap through the link s of the primary chain, just
above the crankshaft sprocket, to retain the chain to the
sprocket.

8. Rotate the inlet camshaft (and the exhaust camshaft), using a
spanner on the flats, to provide sufficient slack in the chain to
remove the chain guide.
9. Remove the chain tensioner blade.
1. Remove the pivot bolt which secures the tensioner blade.

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Tensioner 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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.

5. Remove the primary ch ain tensioner bolts.

6. Remove the tensioner assembly.
1. Remove the tensioner.
2. Remove the tensioner back-plate.
7. Clean and inspect all relevant components.
1. Push the tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for fitting.
1. Insert a thin rigid wire th rough the hole in the end of
the tensioner piston to displace the ball from the non-
return valve seat.

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Tensioner 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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.

5. Remove the primary ch ain tensioner bolts.

6. Remove the tensioner assembly.
1. Remove the tensioner.
2. Remove the tensioner back-plate.
7. Clean and inspect all relevant components.
1. Push the tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for fitting.
1. Insert a thin rigid wire th rough the hole in the end of
the tensioner piston to displace the ball from the non-
return valve seat.

Engine - Secondary Timing Chain LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)

Camshaft setting
303-530

Timing chain tensioning
303-532

Wedges, primary chain
303-533

Crankshaft setting
303-531 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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the Variable Valve Ti ming Bush Carrier Assembly.
Refer to Operation 12.65.52 in this Section
6. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.

Engine - Secondary Timing Chain RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)

Camshaft setting
303-530

Timing chain tensioning
303-532

Wedges, primary chain
303-533

Crankshaft setting
303-531 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 Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the Variable Valve Ti ming Bush Carrier Assembly.
Refer to Operation 12.65.51 in this Section
6. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.

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
303-532 1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the Cam Cover from Ba nk 2. Refer to Operation
12.29.43.
4. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.

5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under the
engine.
2. Remove the access grommet (for torque converter bolts) from the housing.