1998 JAGUAR X308 Ground

Engine - Crankshaft Inner Sprocket3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
In-vehic
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 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 position sensor to the flywheel housing.

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.

Engine - Crankshaft
Rear Seal4.0L
NA V8 - AJ27/3.2 L NA V8 - AJ26
In-v
ehicle Repair
Remov

al
S
pecial Tool(s)
Crankshaft Rear Oi

l Seal Remover /
Replacer.
303 - 538
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paint protection sheets.

2. Di
sconnect the batt
ery ground cable.
R
emove the battery cover.
3. Remove the transmission. Refer to Operation 44.20. 01 in
Section 307-01A.
4. Remove the drive plate. Refer to Operation 12.53.13.

5. F
it and align the seal removal tool 303 - 538 to the crankshaft.
1. Unscrew the two nuts towards the head of each bolt to allow the bolts to fit fully into the crankshaft.
2. Unscrew the center bolt until it is below the face of the main tool and position the tool to the rear of the
crankshaft.
3. Lightly tighten the two bolts so that they fully locate in the crankshaft.

6. Hold the tool against th
e cran
kshaft and lightly and evenly
tighten the two nuts to the face of the tool; to secure the tool
and to hold it parallel to the face of the crankshaft.
7. Secure the oil seal to the tool using the three self-tapping

Engine - Crankshaft Rear Seal4.0L SC V8 - AJ26
In-vehic
le Repair
Remov
a
l
S
p
ecial Tool(s)
Crankshaft Rear Oi
l Seal R
emover /
Replacer.
303 - 538
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paint protection sheets.

2. Disc
onnect the batt
ery ground cable.
Re
move the battery cover.
3. Remove the transmission. Refer to Operation 44.20. 01 in
Section 307-01B.
4. Remove the drive plat e. Refer to Operation (SC) 12.53.13.

5. Fi
t and align the seal removal tool 303 - 538 to the crankshaft.
1. Unscrew the two nuts towards the head of each bolt to allow the bolts to fit fully into the crankshaft.
2. Unscrew the center bolt until it is below the face of the main tool and position the tool to the rear of the
crankshaft.
3. Lightly tighten the two scre ws so that they fully locate
in the crankshaft.

6. Hold the tool against th e cr
an
kshaft and lightly and evenly
tighten the two nuts to the face of the tool; to secure the tool
and to hold it parallel to the face of the crankshaft.
7. Secure the oil seal to the tool using the three self-tapping

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.

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.

Engine - Engine Front Cover
In-vehic
le Repair
Remov
a
l
1.
Op
en the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the bonnet to the service access position.

3. Disc
onnect the batt
ery ground cable.
Re
move the battery cover.
4. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Operation
26.10.01.

5. Disc onne
ct the radiator top hose.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.

6. Disc
onnect the top hose from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
7. Slacken the three screws which secure the water pump pulley.

Engine - Engine Fron
t Cover Gasket
In-v
ehicle Repair
Remov

al
1.
O
pen the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the bonnet to the service access position.

3. Di
sconnect the batt
ery ground cable.
R
emove the battery cover.
4. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Operation
26.10.01.

5. Disc
onnect the radiator top hose.
1. Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip
along the hose.
2. Disconnect the hose from the radiator.

6. Di
sconnect the top hose from the coolant outlet pipe.
1. Release and reposition th e hose clip, and disconnect
the top hose.
7. Slacken the three screws which secure the water pump pulley.