1998 JAGUAR X308 Workshop Manual

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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 cr

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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 tens

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2. With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body. 
Remove the wire.  
 
3.  Install the chain tensioner between the chain path. 
1. Reposition the sprocket, still capt

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11. 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. 
12.  L

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JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Engine - Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket RH4.0L 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 tensio

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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

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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. S

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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.  P