Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
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 .
Using the special crankshaft pulley tool, rotate the crankshaft until the camshaft locking tool can be installed.
CAUTION: Make sure the camshaft timing marks are positioned as illustrated.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1630
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1625
Torque Specification: 10 Nm
- 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.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
- Torque Specification: 10 Nm
Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolt.
Remove the special tool.
- Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1631
Remove and discard the hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
- Remove the camshaft sprocket.
- Discard the bolt.
Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
Remove the timing chain.
NOTE: The timing chain will not be under tension in the positions illustrated.
Remove and discard the hydraulic timing chain tensioner.
Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
Remove and discard the timing chain guide.
Remove the timing chain.