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6. NOTE: Tsubaki timing drive only.
Install the lower timing chain making sure the coloured
chain links align correctly with the fuel rail high-pressure
fuel pumps camshaft and crankshaft sprocket markings.
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7. CAUTION: Make sure that the tensioner spring is
correctly located.
NOTE: Tsubaki timing drive only.
Torque: 21 Nm
8. NOTE: INA timing drive only.
Install the lower timing chain making sure the coloured
chain links align correctly with the fuel rail high-pressure
fuel pumps camshaft and crankshaft sprocket markings.
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9. CAUTION: Make sure that the tensioner spring is
correctly located.
NOTE: INA timing drive only.
Torque: 21 Nm
10. Refer to: Oil Pan Extension (303-01C Engine - V8 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
11. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Engine - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Timing Cover
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Published: 12-Sep-2011
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05D Accessory Drive - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner (303-05D Accessory Drive - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Thermostat Housing - Vehicles With: Supercharger (303-03C Engine Cooling - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and
Installation).
6. Refer to: Valve Cover LH (303-01D Engine - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
7. Refer to: Valve Cover RH (303-01D Engine - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
8. Refer to: Crankshaft Pulley (303-01D Engine - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
9. NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.
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Engine - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol - Timing Drive Components
Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
303-1445
Timing Tool – Camshaft Alignment
303-1447
Timing Tool
303-1448
Locking Tool
303-1452
Camshaft Rotating Tool
303-1482
Tensioner Tool Removal
CAUTION: Check all timing components for wear and install new components if required.
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Published: 12-Jun-2014
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Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Refer to: Timing Cover (303-01C Engine - V8 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
4.
5. CAUTION: Only rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
Install the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 303-1447
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10.
11. CAUTION: If the variable valve timing (VVT) units are
knocked or dropped then the VVT must be replaced.
Remove the timing chain with the VVT units. www.JagDocs.com
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14.
15. CAUTION: If the VVT is knocked or dropped then the
VVT must be replaced.
Remove the timing chain with the VVT units.