1998 JAGUAR X308 valve clearance

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

25
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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.

2. Fit the camshaft caps to their respective locations (5 to 9 from the front) and in the correct orientation
(arrow to front of engine).
3. Fit and tighten the cap securing bolts. Tighten evenly,
in stages, to 9 - 11 Nm.
3. Fit the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for following
operation) align the camshaft as necessary.
4. Refit Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket . Refer to Operation 12.65.74.
5. With the camshaft (303 - 530) and crankshaft (303 - 531)
setting tools removed, after the previous operation, adjust the
valve clearances on the exhaus t camshaft. refer to Operation
12.29.48.
6. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
7. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
8. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

2. Fit the camshaft caps to their respective locations (5 to 9 from the front) and in the correct orientation
(arrow to front of engine).
3. Fit and tighten the cap securing bolts. Tighten evenly,
in stages, to 9 - 11 Nm.
3. Fit the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for following
operation) align the camshaft as necessary.
4. Refit Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket . Refer to Operation 12.65.73.
5. With the camshaft (303 - 530) and crankshaft (303 - 531)
setting tools removed, after the previous operation, adjust the
valve clearances on the exhaus t camshaft. refer to Operation
12.29.48.
6. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
7. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
8. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

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12. Remove the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust
camshaft.
Move the sprocket forward from the camshaft boss.
Remove the sprocket and leav e the chain resting on the
cylinder head.
13. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Push the tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for installing. Tensioner fitted to cylinder head.
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. Install the sprocket to the secondary chain.
1. With the sprocket installe d to the chain, temporarily
position (do not install the securing bolt) the sprocket
onto the camshaft.
2. Adjust the position of the sprocket within the chain to
allow the chain tensioning tool 303-532 to be
approximately vertical, as shown.
3. Install the cams haft sprocket.
Apply force to the tool (303-532) 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.

Installation

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.

12. Remove the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust
camshaft.
Move the sprocket forward from the camshaft boss.
Remove the sprocket and leav e the chain resting on the
cylinder head.
13. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Push the tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for installing. Tensioner fitted to cylinder head.
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. Install the sprocket to the secondary chain.
1. With the sprocket installe d to the chain, temporarily
position the sprocket onto the camshaft.
2. Adjust the position of the sprocket within the chain to
allow the chain tensioning tool 303-532 to be
approximately vertical, as shown.

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12. Remove the bolt which secures the sprocket to the exhaust
camshaft.
Move the sprocket forward from the camshaft boss.

13. Remove the secondary chain tensioner. The tensioner piston
cannot be pushed into the body with the assembly in position.
1. Remove the two bolts which secure the tensioner.
Lift the tensioner, sprocket (release it fully from the
camshaft) and ch ain assembly.
2. Remove the tensioner rearward from between the chain.
14. Remove the sprocket and leav e the chain resting on the
cylinder head.
15. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Install the sprocket to the secondary chain.
1. With the sprocket installe d to the chain, temporarily
position (do not install the securing bolt) the sprocket
onto the camshaft.
2. Adjust the position of the sprocket within the chain to
allow the chain tensioning tool 303-532 to be
approximately vertical, as shown.
Remove the chain tensioni ng tool; during future
operations, do not move the sprocket within the chain.
2. Push the tensioner piston into the body to provide clearance
for installing.
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.