1998 JAGUAR X308 valve

Engine - Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit 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.

15. Loosen the bolt which secures the VVT unit.
Do not tamper with the three bolts which secure the VVT
mechanism to the sprockets. It is sealed at the factory to
the correct valve timing specif ication for the engine and is
supplied only as a complete unit.
16. Remove the primary chain tens ioner. Refer to operation
12.65.55, in this Section.

17. Remove the primary ch ain tensioner blade.
1. Remove the pivot bolt which secures the tensioner blade.
2. Remove the tensioner blade.
18. Reposition the VVT unit along the cam journal to allow the
chain to clear the head casting.
Disconnect the primary chain from the VVT unit and
reposition it against the crankshaft sprocket.

19. Remove the VVT unit.
1. Remove the securing bolt from the VVT unit and the exhaust cam sprocket.
2. Remove the VVT unit, exhaust sprocket and secondary chain as an asse mbly (release the chain
from the tensioner which is still secured to the
cylinder head).
Remove the secondary chain from the VVT unit and the
sprocket.

Installation
20. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Push the tensioner piston (secon dary chain) 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.
2. With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body.
Remove the wire.

2. Fit the VVT unit to the engine.
Assemble the VVT unit, the exhaust camshaft sprocket
and the secondary chain, in pr eparation for fitting to the
engine.
1. Fit the above assembly to the camshafts with the chain correctly positioned over the tensioner; VVT
unit to the inlet and the sprocket to the exhaust.
2. Fit, but do not tighten, each bolt which secures the VVT unit and the exhaust sprocket to the camshafts.
Allow the VVT unit sufficien t space to fit the primary
chain, in a la ter operation.

3. Fit the chain tensioning tool 303 - 532 to the exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
Reposition the sprocket (and the VVT unit) for the most
advantageous position for use of the tool.
Remove the tool.

4. Refit the primary timing chain.
1. Lift the primary chain an d position it over the VVT
unit sprocket (the VVT unit mu st be pulled forward to
clear the cylinder head casting). There must be no
slack on the drive side of the primary chain and the
VVT unit must not be rotated on the camshaft.
2. Slide the VVT unit fully on to the camshaft.
5. Fit the primary chain tensioner blade.
1. Position the tensioner blade to the cylinder block.

Engine - Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Unit 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.

Installation

15. Remove the primary ch ain tensioner blade.
1. Remove the pivot bolt which secures the tensioner blade.
2. Remove the tensioner blade.
16. Disconnect the primary chain from the VVT unit and the
crankshaft sprocket, and remove it completely.
17. Do not tamper with the three bolts which secure the VVT
mechanism to the sprockets. It is sealed at the factory to the
correct valve timing specificatio n for the engine and is supplied
only as a complete unit.

18. Remove the VVT unit.
1. Remove the securing bolt from both the VVT unit and
the exhaust cam sprocket.
2. Remove the VVT unit, exhaust sprocket and secondary chain as an asse mbly (release the chain
from the tensioner which is still secured to the
cylinder head).
Remove the secondary chain from the VVT unit and the
sprocket.
19. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Push the tensioner piston (secon dary chain) 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.
2. With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body.
Remove the wire.
2. Fit the VVT unit to the engine.
Assemble the VVT unit, the exhaust camshaft sprocket
and the secondary chain, in pr eparation for fitting to the
engine.
1. Fit the above assembly to the camshafts with the chain correctly positioned over the tensioner; VVT
unit to the inlet and the sprocket to the exhaust.
2. Fit, but do not tighten, each bolt which secures the VVT unit and the exhaust sprocket to the camshafts.

ENSURE THAT ALL FIRE PREVENTION PROCEDURES ARE ACTIVE.
BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE WARNING NOTES GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD.

9. 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.

10. Connect the fuel injection pressure 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.
11. 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.

12. Disconnect the breather pipe from 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.
13. Disconnect the air flow meter multi-plug.
14. Cut and remove the strap which secures the vacuum pipe to
the induction elbow.
15. 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.

56. Disconnect the fuel feed and return hoses.
1. Disconnect the fuel hoses at the Quick Fit connectors,
using special tool 310 - 044 for the feed hose and
310 - 54 for the return hose.
Disconnect the return hose from the feed hose clip.
Fit blanking plugs to the pipes.

57. Disconnect the pipes from the purge valve.
1. Remove the clip which secu res the part load breather
hose to the purge valve.
2. Disconnect the part load breather hose.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the purge valve and reposition the hose.

58. Disconnect the throttle cable.
1. Secure the cable abutment to the bracket with tape or a ratchet strap, if nece ssary (to save subsequent
adjustment procedure). Remove the bolts which
secure the abutment bracke t to the throttle body.
2. Rotate the butterfly actuator cam and disconnect the cable. Reposition the cable.
59. Disconnect the heater and brake servo hoses.
1. Disconnect the he ater return hose.
2. Release the heater feed hose locking lever and
disconnect the hose.

3. Conne
ct the brake servo hose.

26. Conne
ct the P.I. harness to the engine management
harness.
1. Reposition the engi ne management harness
connector to the bracket.
2. Fit the nut which secures the engine management harness connector to the mounting bracket.
3. Connect the connectors.
4. Fit the bolt which secures the P.I. harness connector to the engine management harness.

27 . Conne
ct the transmission rotary
switch harness connector.
Re
position and connect the harness.

28 . Con
nect the throttle cable.
1. Fit the bolts which secure the abutment bracket to the throttle body. Tighten to 4-6 Nm.
2. Rotate the butterfly actuator cam and connect the cable. Reposition the cable into the cam.
Re
move any tape or plastic
strap which was fitted when
disconnecting the cable abutment.
29. Connect the pipes to the purge valve.
1. Connect the part load breather hose.
2. Fit the clip which secures the part load breather hose
to the purge valve.