Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 356

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CAUTION: Avoid damage to any crankshaft journal bearing surfaces.

Install the crankshaft.

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NOTE:

Push the crankshaft rearward prior to installation of upper thrust bearings.

NOTE:

Visually inspect the bearings to verify that the bearing oiling holes align with cylinder

block oil feed holes.

Install the lower crankshaft bearings into the cylinder block.

1. Install the lower crankshaft thrust main bearing into lower cylinder block.

2. Install the lower crankshaft main bearings into lower cylinder block.

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Lubricate the bearings and thrust washer.

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NOTE:

Sealant application must stop 6 mm from the rear crankshaft bore on each side.

NOTE:

Install lower cylinder block and tighten all bolts to specification within four minutes of

applying sealer.

Apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block housing.

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Use Silicone gasket and sealant.

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CAUTION: Make sure all dowels are fully seated into lower cylinder block prior to

tightening the bolts.

NOTE:

Before installing the bolts lightly seat the crankshaft forward.

NOTE:

Do not lubricate the lower cylinder block bolts.

NOTE:

Loosely install the lower cylinder block bolts.

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NOTE:

Do not rotate crankshaft until all bolts are tightened to specification.

NOTE:

Bolts must be tightened within 4 minutes of applying sealant.

Install the lower cylinder block on the cylinder block.

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Push crankshaft rearward to seat the crankshaft thrust washer.

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CAUTION: Bolts 1 through 16 are tighten-to-yield and must be replaced.

NOTE:

Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence in four stages.

Complete the tightening sequence.

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Stage 1: Bolts 1-8, 25 Nm

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Stage 2: Bolts 9-16, 40 Nm

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Stage 3: Bolts 1-16, 90°

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Stage 4: Bolts 17-22, 25 Nm

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Verify the crankshaft rotates freely.

10 . Remove excess sealant which may squeeze out at the front cover sealing surface.

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NOTE:

Alternate bolt tightening to correctly seat the crankshaft rear oil seal until it is flush

with the cylinder block.

Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.

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