Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting .
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the hood.
Refer to: Hood .
Remove the upper timing cover.
Refer to: Upper Timing Cover .
Remove the charge air radiator.
Refer to: Charge Air Cooler .
Release the 2 fir tree clips.
Release the 3 clips.
Remove the 2 nuts.
Remove the charge air radiator bracket.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Install the special tool as illustrated.
- Rotate the special tool clockwise untill the timing marks align as illustrated.
- Torque Specification: 13 Nm
- Install the special tool as illustrated.
- Torque Specification: 13 Nm
- Install the special tool as illustrated.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Install the remaining components of the special tool.
- Using the special tool, lock the crankshaft into position.
- Loosen but do not fully remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) bolts.
- Remove the upper timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the special tool.
- Note the location of the VCTs prior to removal, VCTs are paired to camshafts.
- Remove the VCT actuators and bolts.
- Remove the timing chain guide.
- Remove the left timing chain guide.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner guide.
- Release the timing chain from the idler sprocket and remove.