Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon). Service manual — part 154

19.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The

timing chains may bind causing engine damage.

• NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft using hand tools only

Rotate the crankshaft two complete turns clockwise to make sure the
valves and pistons do not clash.

20.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The

timing chains may bind causing engine damage.

Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt and washer.

21. CAUTIONS:

Make sure the CKP sensor pulse wheel is correctly installed with the

missing tooth aligned to the crankshaft keyway.

Make sure the CKP sensor pulse wheel is correctly installed with the

teeth pointing outwards.

Install the CKP sensor pulse wheel.

22. Install the spark plugs.

Tighten to 15 Nm.

23. Install the engine front cover.

For additional information, refer to:

Engine Front Cover

(303-01A Engine

- 2.0L NA V6 - AJV6/2.5L NA V6 - AJV6/3.0L NA V6 - AJ27, In-vehicle
Repair).

Published: 11-May-2011

Engine - 2.0L NA V6 - AJV6/2.5L NA V6 - AJV6/3.0L NA V6 - AJ27 - Valve Cover LH

In-vehicle Repair

Removal

All vehicles

1. Remove the ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section

303-07A Engine Ignition

Section

303-07B Glow Plug System

.

2. Remove the air filter intake pipe.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

3. Detach the wiring harness.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

4. Remove the air filter retaining bracket.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

5. Detach the positive crank case ventilation hose.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

Vehicles with 2.0L engine

6. Detach the positive crank case ventilation hose.

7. Detach the heated positive crankcase ventilation valve coolant pipes.

All vehicles

8. Disconnect the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid electrical

connector.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

9. Detach the coolant hose.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

10. Remove the valve cover.

Remove and discard the valve cover gaskets.

1. 2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

Installation

1. NOTE: Apply a 5 mm diameter bead of silicone gasket sealant
WSE-M4G323-A6 or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification on the half
round gaskets, apply an 8 mm diameter bead of silicone gasket sealant on
the two places where the cylinder head and front timing cover join and the
twe places wherethe cylindar head and the water pump join.

• NOTE: Make sure that the valve cover isolator mounts are correctly
installed to the new valve cover gaskets.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Install the new valve cover gaskets.

Complete the tightening sequence.

Tighten to 10 Nm.

1. 2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.

2. Tighten to 6 Nm.

2.5 and 3.0L shown, 2.0L similar.