XK-8 Convertible (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1997)
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21. Clean and inspect all relevant components.
Installation
1. Push the tensioner piston (secondary chain) into the body to provide clearance for installing.
Insert a thin rigid wire through the hole in the end of the tensioner piston to displace the ball from the non-return valve seat.
With the wire in position, press the piston fully into the tensioner body.
Remove the wire.
2. Install the VVT unit to the engine.
Assemble the VVT unit, the exhaust camshaft sprocket and the secondary chain, in preparation for installing to the engine.
Install the above assembly to the camshafts with the chain correctly positioned over the tensioner; VVT unit to the intake and the sprocket to the
exhaust.
Install, but do not tighten, each bolt which secures the VVT unit and the exhaust sprocket to the camshafts. the VVT unit sufficient space to install
the primary chain, in a later operation.
3. Install the chain tensioning tool 303-532 to the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Reposition the sprocket (and the VVT unit) for the most advantageous position for use of the tool.
Remove the tool.
