1998 JAGUAR X308 Timing chain

Engine - Crankshaft Outer
Sprocket
In-v
ehic
le Repair
Remov
a
l
S
p
ecial Tool(s)

Camshaft setting
3
03-
530

T
i
ming chain tensioning
303-532

Wedges, primary ch ain

303-533

Cranksha
ft 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. Disc
onnect the batt
ery ground cable.
Re
move the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
5. Remove the VVT bush carrier.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the carrier to the cylinder block.

The
teeth of the A-Bank and the B-Bank sprockets on the
crankshaft must be out of phas e with each other. If they
are in-phase after fitting, remo ve the sprocket, turn it on
its vertical axis and refit it.

2. Fi
t the chain tensioning tool 303 - 532 to the exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
Re po
sition the sprocket (and
the VVT unit) for the most
advantageous position for use of the tool.
R e
move the tool.

3. Re
fit the primary timing chain.
1. Fit the primary chain to position over the crankshaft sprocket and the VVT unit sprocket. There must be no
slack on the drive side of the primary chain and the
VVT unit must not be rotated on the camshaft.

4. Fit the primary chain tensioner
blade.
1. Position the tensioner blade to the cylinder block.
2. Fit the retaining / pivot bolt and tighten it to 12-16 Nm.
5. Refit the primary chain tensione r assembly. Refer to Operation
12.65.54 in this Section.
U s
e a wedge 303 - 533 (or two if required) between the
primary chain tensioner and te nsioner blade, to take up
the slack in the chain.

E
ngine - Cylinder Head LH
In-ve
hicle Repair
Remova

l
CAU
TION: If a replacement cylinder head is to be installed to a
vehicle with variable camshaft timing (VCT) the cylinder head m ust have the
oil gallery blind rivet removed before installation.
Spe
cial Tool(s)

Cams

haft setting
303-530

Ti
ming chain tensioning
303-532

Wedges, prim
ary chain
303-533

Cr
ankshaft setting
303-531
1.
Open the engine compartment and install paintwork protection sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access position.

3.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Re

move the battery cover.
4. Remove the engine fron cover.For additional information, refer to: Engine
Front Cover (303-01 Engi
ne, In-vehicle Repair).
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system and removing the throttle
housing.
6. Disconnect the hoses and multi-plug from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition the hose clip, and disconnect the heater hose.
2. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor.
3. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass hose.

Re
position the sprocket (and the VVT unit) for the most advantageous
position for use of the tool.
R
emove the tool.

25
.
Install the primary timing chain.
R
eposition the VVT unit forwards on the cam journal (do not rotate it)
to allow the chain to cl ear the head casting. Disconnect the primary
chain from the Ty-strap.
1. Install the primary chain to position over the crankshaft sprocket and the VVT unit sprocket. There mu st be no slack on the drive
side of the primary chain and the VVT unit must not be rotated on
the camshaft.

26
.
Install the primary chain tensioner blade.
1. Position the tensioner blade to the cylinder block.
2. Install the retaining / pivot bolt and tighten it to 14 Nm.

27
.
Push the primary chain tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for installing.
1. Insert a thin rigid wire through 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.
Re
move the wire.

28
.
Assemble the tensioner.
1. Install the two mounting bolts to the tensioner.
2. Locate the tensioner back-plate to the two bolts.
29. Install the tensioner to the cylinder block.
1. Position and align the tensioner to the cylinder block and to the mating slot on the rear face of the tensioner blade.
2. Install and tighten the two bolts to 12 Nm.

E
ngine - Cylinder Head RH
In-ve
hicle Repair
Remova

l
CAU
TION: If a replacement cylinder head is to be installed to a
vehicle with variable camshaft timing (VCT) the cylinder head m ust have the
oil gallery blind rivet removed before installation.
Spe
cial Tool(s)

Cams

haft setting
303-530

Ti
ming chain tensioning
303-532

Wedges, prim
ary chain
303-533

Cr
ankshaft setting
303-531
1.
Open the engine compartment and install paintwork protection sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access position.

3.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Re

move the battery cover.
4. Remove the engine front cover.For additional information, refer to: Engine
Front Cover (303-01 Engi
ne, In-vehicle Repair).
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system and removing the throttle
housing.
6. Disconnect the hoses and multi-plug from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition the hose clip, and disconnect the heater hose.
2. Disconnect the multi-plug from the temperature sensor.
3. Release and reposition the hose clip along the bypass hose.

To th
e upper face of each bearing surface (two places) in the cylinder
head.
To th
e upper face of each bearing surface (two places) in each bearing
cap.
On
the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.

17
.
Install the camshafts.
1. Install the camshafts to position in the cylinder head, with the timing flats uppermost.
2. Install the camshaft caps to their respective locations (inlet 0 to 4 and exhaust 5 to 9 from the front) and in the correct orientation
(arrow to front of engine).
3. Install and tighten the cap securing bolts. Tighten evenly, in stages, to 10 Nm.
18. Install the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530, align the camshafts as
necessary.

19
.
Install the chain guide.
• NOTE: The chain guide must be installed so that the slotted hole is
towards the top, and the raised shoulder to the cylinder block. 1. Install the chain guide to the block and locate it onto the upper retaining pin.
2. Install the retaining bolt and tighten it to 12 Nm.

20
.
Push the secondary chain tensioner piston into the body to provide
clearance for installing the chain.
1. Insert a thin rigid wire through 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.
Re
move the wire.

21
.
Install the secondary chain tensioner to the engine.
1. Fully seat the tensioner to the cylinder head.
2. Install the two bolts which secure the tensioner and tighten to 12 Nm.
22. Install the VVT unit to the engine.
A
ssemble the VVT unit, the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the

se
condary chain, in preparation for installing to the engine.
1. Install 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. Install, but do not tighten, each bolt which secures the VVT unit and the exhaust sprocket to the camshafts.

23 .
Install the chain t
ensioning tool 303 - 532 to the exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
Re p
osition the sprocket (and the VVT unit) for the most advantageous
position for use of the tool.
Re
move the tool.

24 . Install the
primary timing chain.
1. Install the primary chain to position over the crankshaft sprocket and the VVT unit sprocket. There mu st be no slack on the drive
side of the primary chain and the VVT unit must not be rotated on
the camshaft.

25 . Install the pri
mary chain tensioner blade.
1. Position the tensioner blade to the cylinder block.
2. Install the retaining / pivot bolt and tighten it to 14 Nm.

26 . P
ush the primary chain tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for installing.
1. Insert a thin rigid wire through 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.
Rem
ove the wire.
27. Assemble the tensioner.
1. Install the two mounting bolts to the tensioner.
2. Locate the tensioner back-plate to the two bolts.

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.