Upper Timing Chain (G2030609): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but 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: STARTUP 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
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Release the 2 fir tree clips.
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Release the 3 clips.
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Remove the 2 nuts.
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Remove the charge air radiator bracket.
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- Install the special tool JLR-303-1656 as illustrated.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1656
- Use the special tool JLR-303-1656 to rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks align as illustrated.
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The crankshaft pulley has a timing mark that must align to the corresponding timing feature on the front cover assembly.
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- Install the special tool JLR-303-1635 as illustrated.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1635
- Install and tighten the 2 special tool bolts.
Torque: 13 Nm
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- Install the special tool JLR-303-1636 as illustrated.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
- Install and tighten the 2 special tool bolts.
Torque: 13 Nm
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Install the special tool JLR-303-1630 to lock the crankshaft.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
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- Loosen but do not fully remove the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) bolts.
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- Remove and discard the upper timing chain tensioner.
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- Remove the 2 special tool bolts.
- Remove the special tool JLR-303-1636.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1636
CAUTION: Note the location of the VCT units prior to removal. Each VCT unit is matched to a specific camshaft.

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- Remove and discard the 2 VCT unit center bolts.
- Remove the 2 VCT units.
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- Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
- Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
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- Remove and discard the bolt.
- Remove and discard the left timing chain guide.
- Remove and discard the timing chain tensioner guide.
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- Release the timing chain from the idler sprocket and remove.