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Timing Cover (G2248113): Installation

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  1. CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
    G11299846Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) in a 2-3mm diameter to the areas shown above.

    Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .

    • Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
  2. CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
    G11285178Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Install a new front cover using the special tool.

    Special Tool(s): 303-1433 

  3. NOTE: Special tools shown below removed for clarity.
    G11299848Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Install the 4 bolts as illustrated finger tight only at this stage.

  4. NOTE: Special tools shown below removed for clarity.
    Fig 1: Lower Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11299848Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Fully tighten the 4 bolts in the sequence as illustrated.

    Torque: 12Nm 

  5. NOTE: Special tools shown below removed for clarity.
    G11299849Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install and tighten the 8 bolts.

      Torque: 12Nm 

    • Remove the special tool from the front cover.

    Special Tool(s): 303-1433 

  6. NOTE: Lubricate the seal with clean engine oil.
    G11285429Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the brake vacuum pump.
    • Install and tighten the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 12Nm 

  7. G11310027Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Connect the brake vacuum pipe.

  8. Install the crankshaft pulley.

    Refer to: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .

  9. CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
    G11285481Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Using a suitable plastic scraper remove the old sealant.

  10. G11285475Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) in a 2-3mm diameter to the areas shown above.

    Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .

    • Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
  11. G11300091Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the upper timing cover.
    • Install and tighten the 5 bolts finger tight only at this stage.
  12. Fig 2: Right Side Front Engine Upper Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11310039Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Fully tighten the 5 bolts in the indicated sequence.

    Torque: 12Nm 

  13. G11300090Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
    • Install and tighten the 4 bolts.

    Torque: 12Nm 

  14. Install the right valve cover.

    Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER .

  15. G11286180Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the idler pulley.
    • Install and tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 48Nm 

  16. G11286179Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Install the idler pulley cover.

  17. CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
    G11285474Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Using a suitable plastic scraper remove the old sealant.

  18. G11285475Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) in a 2-3mm diameter to the areas shown above.

    Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .

    • Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
  19. G11300089Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the upper timing cover.
    • Install and tighten the 5 bolts finger tight only at this stage.
  20. Fig 3: Left Side Front Engine Upper Timing Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11310046Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Fully tighten the 5 bolts in the indicated sequence.

    Torque: 12Nm 

  21. G11300088Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
    • Install and tighten the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 12Nm 

  22. G11300087Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the idler pulley.
    • Install and tighten the bolt.

    Torque: 48Nm 

  23. G11310049Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Install the idler pulley cover.

  24. Install the left valve cover.

    Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER .

  25. G11310018Courtesy of JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    • Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    • Install and tighten the bolt.

    Torque: 48Nm 

  26. Install the thermostat housing.

    Refer to: THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

  27. Install the accessory drive belt.

    Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .

  28. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

    Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

  29. Fill the engine with oil.

    Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING .