Variable Valve Timing Unit (G2300064): 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.

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.

Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the hood.
Refer to: HOOD
Remove the secondary bulkhead left panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD LEFT PANEL - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL
Remove the upper timing cover.
Refer to: UPPER TIMING COVER
Remove the charge air cooler.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER INTAKE PIPE - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL - MID, LOW POWER

Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER INTAKE PIPE - INGENIUM I4 2.0L DIESEL - HIGH POWER
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Disconnect and release the wiring harness.
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- Release the wiring harness from the charge air cooler bracket.
- Remove the 2 charge air cooler bracket nuts.
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Remove the 2 bolts and remove the charge air cooler bracket.
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-303-1625, JLR-303-1630
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Secure the special tool as illustrated.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1625

Torque: 10 Nm
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- Rotate the crankshaft counter clockwise to allow the bolt holes to line up correctly.
- Install the two bolts.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
NOTE: The timing chain should not be under tension in the positions illustrated.

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Check the tension of the timing chain.
CAUTION: Use 2 suitable M6 X 20 bolts to install the special tool to the cylinder head.

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Install the special tool.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
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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 retain the hydraulic timing chain tensioner for use in the installation procedure.
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Remove the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) unit.
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Remove the fixed timing chain guide.
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Remove the tensioner timing chain guide.