1998 JAGUAR X308 Timing chain

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

6. 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).

7. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 and transfer it to
the A-Bank camshafts, aligning the shafts slightly as necessary.

8. Fit the chain tensioning tool 303 - 532 to the exhaust camshaft
sprocket, A-Bank.
Reposition the sprocket (and the VVT unit) for the most
advantageous position for use of the tool.
Remove the tool.
9. Refit the primary timing chain, A-Bank.
1. Fit the primary chain 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 rotate d on the camshaft.

Engine - Primary Timing Chain LH4.0L SC V8 - AJ26/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26,
3.2L/4.0L
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 Cover. Re fer to Operation 12.65.01.
5. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
6. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the crankshaft

Engine - Primary Timing Chain 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 VVT bush carrier.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the carrier to the cylinder block.

Reposition the sprocket (and the VVT unit) for the most
advantageous position for use of the tool.
Remove the tool.

3. Refit 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.
Use a wedge 303 - 533 (or two if required) between the
primary chain tensioner and tensioner blade, to take up
the slack in the chain.
6. Tighten the exhaust camshaft sprocket securing bolt.
1. Fit 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.
2. Whilst applying the opposing force to the sprocket

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Inner Guide LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
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 VVT Bush Carrier Assembly from the B-Bank.
Refer to Operation 12.65.52 in this Section.
6. Remove the Timing Chain Tens ioner - Primary, from the B-
Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.55 in this Section.

7. Fit a Tie-Strap through the link s of the primary chain, just
above the crankshaft sprocket, to retain the chain to the
sprocket.

8. Rotate the inlet camshaft (and the exhaust camshaft), using a
spanner on the flats, to provide sufficient slack in the chain to
remove the chain tensioner blade.
9. Remove the chain tensioner blade.
1. Remove the pivot bolt which secures the tensioner blade.

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2. Remove the tensioner blade.
10. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Fit the 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.
2. Remove the Tie-Stra p from the chain.
3. Refit the Timing Chain Tensioner - Primary. The camshafts may
need to be turned slightly to pr ovide slack in the chain, on the
tensioner side. Refer to Operation 12.65.55 in this Section.
4. Refit the VVT Bush Carrier As sembly. Refer to Operation
12.65.52 in this Section.
5. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
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.

Engine - Primary Timing Chain Inner Guide RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
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 VVT Bush Carrier Assembly from the A-Bank.
Refer to Operation 12.65.51 in this Section.
6. Remove the Timing Chain Tens ioner - Primary, from the A-
Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.54 in this Section.

7. Fit a Tie-Strap through the link s of the primary chain, just
above the crankshaft sprocket, to retain the chain to the
sprocket.

8. Rotate the inlet camshaft (and the exhaust camshaft), using a
spanner on the flats, to provide sufficient slack in the chain to
remove the chain guide.
9. Remove the chain guide.
1. Remove the bolt which secures the chain guide.
2. Note the orientation of the chain guide and remove it

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from the upper retaining pin.
10. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Fit the chain guide.
The chain guide must be fitted so that the slotted hole is
towards the top, and the raised shoulder to the cylinder
block.
1. Fit the chain guide to the block and locate it onto the upper retaining pin.
2. Fit the retaining bolt an d tighten it to 10-14 Nm.
2. Remove the Tie-Stra p from the chain.
3. Refit the Timing Chain Tensioner - Primary. The camshafts may
need to be turned slightly to pr ovide slack in the chain, on the
tensioner side. Refer to Operation 12.65.54 in this Section.
4. Refit the VVT Bush Carrier As sembly. Refer to Operation
12.65.51 in this Section.
5. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section.
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.