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8. Remove the
drive belt from
the generator and accessory
drive.
1. Use a spanner e.g. Churchill JD - 230 or Snap On XDHM 1415, on the centre bo lt of the belt tensioner
idler pulley, to turn the adju ster assembly to the left
against spring tension.
2. Whilst holding the tensioner against spring tension, remove the drive belt from the generator pulley.
Release the tensioner sl owly and remove the
spanner.
D
isconnect the belt from the
other pulleys and remove it.
9. Re
move the pulley from the water pump.
1. Remove the pulley securing screws.
2. Remove the pulley from the water pump.
10. Remove the belt tensione r assembly, from the Front
Accessory Drive. Refer to Operation 12.10.41.
11. Remove the idler pulley, from the Front Accessory Drive.
Refer to Operation 12.10.43.
12. Remove the crankshaft damper. Refer to Operation 12.21.09.
13. Carefully remove the engine covers, taking care not to
damage the plasti c fixings or the rubber inserts.
14. 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.
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15
.
Reconnect the air flow meter multi-plug.
16. Refit the engine covers.
17. Refit the crankshaft damper. Refer to Operation 12.21.09.
18. Refit the idler pulley, to the Front Accessory Drive. Refer to
Operation 12.10.43.
19. Refit the belt tensioner assembly, to the Front Accessory
Drive. Refer to Operation 12.10.41.
20
.
Refit the pulley to the water pump.
1. Refit the pulley to the water pump.
2. Fit the pulley securing screws. Tighten as far as
possible; then to the correct torque after the belt has
been fitted.
21
.
Refit the drive belt to the generator and accessory drive.
Locat
e the belt around the pulleys, except the generator
pulley.
1. Use a spanner e.g. Churchill JD - 230 or Snap On XDHM 1415, on the centre bo lt of the belt tensioner
idler pulley, to turn the adju ster assembly to the left
against spring tension.
2. Whilst holding the tensioner against spring tension, connect the drive belt to the generator pulley.
Release the tensioner sl owly and remove the
spanner.
22
.
Tighten the three screws wh ich secure the water pump
pulley, to 10-14 Nm.
23. Connect the top hose to the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Connect the top hose. Reposition the hose clip and tighten.
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8. Remove the drive belt
from
the generator and accessory
drive.
1. Use a spanner e.g. Churchill JD - 230 or Snap On XDHM 1415, on the centre bo lt of the belt tensioner
idler pulley, to turn the adju ster assembly to the left
against spring tension.
2. Whilst holding the tensioner against spring tension, remove the drive belt from the generator pulley.
Release the tensioner sl owly and remove the
spanner.
D i
sconnect the belt from the
other pulleys and remove it.
9. Remove t
he pulley from the water pump.
1. Remove the pulley securing screws.
2. Remove the pulley from the water pump.
10. Remove the belt tensione r assembly, from the Front
Accessory Drive. Refer to Operation 12.10.41.
11. Remove the idler pulley, from the Front Accessory Drive.
Refer to Operation 12.10.43.
12. Remove the crankshaft damper. Refer to Operation 12.21.09.
13. Carefully remove the engine covers, taking care not to
damage the plasti c fixings or the rubber inserts.
14. 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.
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13. Reconnect the air cleaner cover.
Fit the five clips which secu re the air cleaner cover.
14. 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.
15. Reconnect the air flow meter multi-plug.
16. Refit the engine covers.
17. Refit the crankshaft damper. Refer to Operation 12.21.09.
18. Refit the idler pulley, to the Front Accessory Drive. Refer to
Operation 12.10.43.
19. Refit the belt tensioner assembly, to the Front Accessory
Drive. Refer to Operation 12.10.41.
20. Refit the pulley to the water pump.
1. Refit the pulley to the water pump.
2. Fit the pulley securing screws. Tighten as far as
possible; then to the correct torque after the belt has
been fitted.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket 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.
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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.
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4. Remove the tape and steel stri p from the timing cover upper
face. Wipe any residue of tape from the joint face.
5. Remove the camshaft locking tool.
6. Install the Cam Cover to Bank 2. Refer to Operation 12.29.43.
7. Raise the vehicle on the ramp.
8. Remove the crankshaft setting tool 303-531.
9. 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.
10. Lower the ramp.
11. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the engine
compartment cover.
12. Connect the battery and in stall the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.
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Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket 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 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.