Lower Timing Chain: Removal

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

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the charge air cooler.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER
Remove the upper timing cover.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER
Remove the lower timing cover.
Refer to: LOWER TIMING COVER
CAUTION: Make sure the camshaft timing marks are positioned as illustrated.

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- Using the special crankshaft pulley tool, rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft locking tool can be installed.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Special Tools: JLR-303-1625
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Torque: 10 Nm
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- Rotate the crankshaft counter-clockwise.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Install the 2 bolts.
NOTE: The timing chain will not be under tension in the positions illustrated.

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CAUTION: Use 2 suitable M6 X 20 bolts to install the special tool to the cylinder head.

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- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
- Torque: 10 Nm
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Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolt.
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- Remove the special tool.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
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Remove and discard the hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
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Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
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- Remove the camshaft sprocket.
- Discard the bolt.
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Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
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Remove the timing chain.
NOTE: The timing chain will not be under tension in the positions illustrated.

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Remove and discard the hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
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Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
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Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
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Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
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Remove the timing chain.