How to use this Chapter: This Part of Chapter 2 describes those repair procedures that can reasonably be carried out on the XU series engine while it remains in the car. If the engine has been removed from the car and is being dismantled as described in Part D, any preliminary dismantling procedures can be ignored. Refer to Part A and C for information on the XV, XW and XY series and TU series engines. Part D describes the removal of the engine/transmission from the vehicle, and the full overhaul procedures that can then be carried out.

• Specifications
• General information
• Valve clearances - checking and adjustment
• Compression test - description and interpretation
• Timing belt - general information, removal and refitting
• Timing belt tensioner and sprockets - removal, inspection and refitting
• Camshaft oil seal - renewal
• Camshaft and followers - removal, inspection and refitting
• Cylinder head - removal and refitting
• Sump - removal and refitting
• Oil pump - removal, inspection and refitting
• Oil cooler - removal and refitting
• Crankshaft oil seals - renewal
• Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
• Engine/transmission mountings - inspection and renewal