1998 JAGUAR X308 Joint

2. Release the carrier from the two ring dowels and
remove it.

6. Remove the seals from the bush carrier.
1. Remove the sealing ring (scarf jointed) from the
carrier bush groove.
2. Remove the O-ring from the carrier oil-way recess.

7. Remove the VVT bush carrier from the B-Bank.
1. Remove the two bolts and one nut which secure the carrier to the cylinder block.
2. Release the carrier from the two ring dowels and
remove it.

8. Remove the seals from the bush carrier.
1. Remove the sealing ring (scarf jointed) from the
carrier bush groove.
2. Remove the O-ring from the carrier oil-way recess.
9. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
10. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft position sensor to the flywheel housing.
1. Remove the sensor and allow it to hang free under
the engine.

14. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530.
15. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
16. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303 - 531.

17. Refit the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Fit the sensor to the fl ywheel housing and fit the
securing bolt. Tighten to 8 - 12 Nm.
2. Refit the access grommet to the housing.
18. Lower the ramp.

19. Fit new seals to the VVT bush carrier, A-Bank.
1. Fit the new sealing ring ( scarf jointed) to the carrier
bush groove.
2. Fit a new O-ring to the carrier oil-way.

20. NOTE: Lubricate the seal (s carf jointed) and the bush.
Fit the VVT bush carrier to the cylinder block.
1. Fit the bush carrier assembly.
1. Check that the seals are in place and that the ring dowels are engaged squa rely. Fully locate the
assembly as much as possible by hand pressure.
2. Fit the three securing bolts. Tighten to 19 - 23 Nm.
21. Fit new seals to the VVT bush carrier, B-Bank.

1. Fit the new sealing ring (scarf jointed) to the carrier bush groove.
2. Fit a new O-ring to the carrier oil-way.

22. NOTE: Lubricate the seal (s carf jointed) and the bush.
Fit the VVT bush carrier to the cylinder block.
1. Fit the bush carrier assembly.
1. Check that the seals are in place and that the ring dowels are engaged squa rely. Fully locate the
assembly as much as possible by hand pressure.
2. Fit the two securing bolts and one nut. Tighten to 19 - 23 Nm.
23. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
24. Move the engine compartment cover from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
25. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
26. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

2. Release the carrier from the two ring dowels and
remove it.

6. Remove the seals from the bush carrier.
1. Remove the sealing ring (scarf jointed) from the
carrier bush groove.
2. Remove the O-ring from the carrier oil-way recess.
7. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.

8. 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.
9. Fit the damper securing bolt (old one) to the crankshaft, hand-
tight only.

10. 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.
11. Fit the crankshaft setting peg 303 - 531 to the crankshaft
position sensor location.

and chain, tighten the sprocket securing bolt to 115 -
125 Nm.

7. Tighten the VVT unit securing bolt.
1. Whilst still applying the opposing force to the
sprocket and chain (using 303 - 532), check that the
wedges are still in place, tighten the VVT unit
securing bolt to 115 - 125 Nm.
Remove the chain tensioning tool and the wedge(s).
8. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530.
9. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
10. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303 - 531.

11. Refit the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Fit the sensor to the fl ywheel housing and fit the
securing bolt. Tighten to 8-12 Nm.
2. Refit the access grommet to the housing.
12. Lower the ramp.

13. Fit new seals to the VVT bush carrier.
1. Fit the new sealing ring (scarf jointed) to the carrier bush groove.
2. Fit a new O-ring to the carrier oil-way.
14. Fit the VVT bush carrier to the cylinder block.

Lubricate the seal (scarf jointed) and the bush.
1. Fit the bush carrier assembly.
Check that the seals are in pl ace and that the ring dowels
are engaged squarely. Fully locate the assembly as much
as possible by hand pressure.
2. Fit the three securing bolts. Tighten to 19-23 Nm.
15. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
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 battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure in Section
414-01.

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 crankshaft setting peg 303-531 to the crankshaft
position sensor location.
1. Install the crankshaft setting peg 303-531.
Position the crankshaft so that the setting peg engages
fully into the timing slot.
2. Install and tighten the bolt to secure the setting peg.
8. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.

9. Install the camshaft locking tool 303-530 to Bank 2 camshafts,
aligning the shafts sl ightly as necessary.

10. CAUTION: Use a length of steel strip that will not fall
into the timing cover.
Protect the upper face of the ti ming cover from scratches, when
removing the bolt which secures the sprocket.
1. Place a flat piece of stee l strip along the timing cover
horizontal jointing face, adjacent to the exhaust
camshaft sprocket.
2. Secure the steel strip in place with adhesive tape.
11. A ball-ended hexagon drive bit is required to remove the
sprocket securing bolt. A suitable tool is available from Snap On as (FABLM10E) Long Series 10mm AF.

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 captive in the chain, upwards for access.
2. Install the chain tensioner between the sprockets.
Position the cam sprocket, chain and tensioner assembly
into position and locate the sprocket onto the camshaft
spigot.

4. Install the chain tensioner to the engine.
1. Fully seat the sprocket onto the camshaft and install the securing bolt, hand tight.
2. Install the two bolts which secure the tensioner and tighten to 10-14 Nm.

5. Install the cams haft sprocket.
Install the chain tensioner tool 303-532 to the sprocket
holes.
Apply force to the tool in an anti-clockwise direction to
tension the chain on its drive side.
Whilst applying the opposing force to the sprocket and
chain, tighten the sprocket securing bolt to 115-125 Nm.
Remove the chain tensioning tool.
6. Remove the tape and steel stri p from the timing cover upper
face. Wipe any residue of tape from the joint face.
7. Remove the camshaft locking tool.
8. Install the Cam Cover to Bank 2. Refer to Operation 12.29.43.
9. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
10. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303-531.