Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon). Service manual — part 152

Published: 11-May-2011

Engine - 2.0L NA V6 - AJV6/2.5L NA V6 - AJV6/3.0L NA V6 - AJ27 - Timing Drive
Components

In-vehicle Repair

Removal

1. Remove 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).

2. Remove the spark plugs.

3. NOTE: Note the position of the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor pulse
wheel during removal. It must be returned to its original position during
installation.

Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor pulse wheel.

4.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The

timing chains may bind causing engine damage.

Install the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt and washer.

5.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The

timing chains may bind causing engine damage.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 7
O'clock position, the alignment mark on the right-hand intake camshaft
sprocket is at the 1 O'clock position and the alignment mark on the
right-hand exhaust camshaft sprocket is at the 8 O'clock position.

6. Release the timing chain tensioner ratchet.

7. NOTE: Keep the timing chain tensioner ratchet released.

Reposition the timing chain tensioner plunger.

8. Retain the timing chain tensioner plunger.

9. Remove the right-hand timing chain tensioner.

10. Remove the right-hand timing chain outer guide.

11. Remove the right-hand timing chain.

12.

CAUTION: Inspect and replace the O-ring seal if necessary.

Remove the right-hand timing chain inner guide.

13.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The

timing chains may bind causing engine damage.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 11
O'clock position, the alignment mark on the left-hand intake camshaft
sprocket is at the 9 O'clock position and the alignment mark on the
left-hand exhaust camshaft sprocket is at the 2 O'clock position.

14. NOTE: Right-hand bank shown, left-hand bank similar.

Release the timing chain tensioner ratchet.

15. NOTE: Right-hand bank shown, left-hand bank similar.

• NOTE: Keep the timing chain tensioner ratchet released.

Reposition the timing chain tensioner plunger.

16. NOTE: Right-hand bank shown, left-hand bank similar.

Retain the timing chain tensioner plunger.

17. Remove the left-hand timing chain tensioner.

18. Remove the left-hand timing chain inner guide.

19. Remove the left-hand timing chain.

20.

CAUTION: Inspect and replace the O-ring seal if necessary.

Remove the left-hand timing chain outer guide.

21.

CAUTION: Make sure the crankshaft keyway is at the 9 O'clock

position before any further engine repairs are carried out.

Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt and washer.