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Engine Front Cover - In-Vehicle Procedures: Installation

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  1. Install new seals to the timing cover.
    1. Install the new seal to the inner groove on the face of the timing cover.
    2. Install the new seal to the outer groove on the face of the timing cover.
      GJ0002252Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  2. Apply sealant to the eight joints on the engine face.
    • Sealant beads to be 3mm diameter and 12mm long. Cut the nozzle of the sealant tube to produce a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead. (Install and tighten the securing bolts within twenty minutes of sealant application).
      GJ0002253Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Install the timing cover.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm.
      GJ0002212Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm.
      GJ0002250Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Attach the wiring harness.
    GJ0002061Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Attach the power steering pump.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm.
      GJ0002249Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Raise the vehicle.
  8. Install the power steering pump rear lower securing bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm.
      GJ0002248Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the power steering pump upper securing bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm.
      GJ0002247Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. Install the drive belt tensioner.
    • Tighten to 42 Nm.
      GJ0002048Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm.
      GJ0002246Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  13. Install the water pump pulley.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm + 45°.
      GJ0002245Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

    14. Vehicles with supercharger 

  14. Install the supercharger idler pulley and mount.
    1. Tighten the retaining bolt.
    2. Tighten the retaining bolts.
      GJ0002254Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  15. Attach the coolant hose.
    • Reposition the retaining clip.
      GJ0002079Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  16. Attach the thermostat housing.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm.
      GJ0002078Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  17. Attach the coolant hose.
    • Reposition the retaining clip.
      GJ0002077Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  18. Connect the electrical connector.
    GJ0002076Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  19. Install the supercharger drive belt. Refer to Accessory Drive .

    20. All vehicles 

  20. Install the crankshaft front seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Seal - In-Vehicle Procedures .
  21. Install the left-hand valve cover. Refer to Valve Cover LH - In-Vehicle Procedures .
  22. Install the right-hand valve cover. Refer to Valve Cover RH - In-Vehicle Procedures .
  23. Install the cooling fan motor and shroud. Refer to Engine Cooling .
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