Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 377

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CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the crankshaft setting peg 303-645 be

used in the following operations to lock the crankshaft.

NOTE:

The crankshaft retaining bolt will be very tight.

Using special tools, retain the crankshaft pulley.

Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

64 . Remove the special tools.

65 . NOTE:

The crankshaft pulley will be very tight.

Using special tools, remove the crankshaft pulley.

Collect the locking ring.

Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

66 . Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front seal.

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CAUTION: Make sure the spark plugs are removed to enable the engine to rotate

freely.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. The timing chains may

bind causing engine damage.

CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the engine to top dead

center (TDC) No. 1 cylinder

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Install the special tool.

68 . Remove the engine front cover.

69 . Remove the left-hand VCT oil control unit housing.

Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

70 . Install the special tool to the left-hand cylinder head.

71 . Loosen the left-hand exhaust camshaft sprocket retaining bolt.

72 . Loosen the left-hand inlet camshaft sprocket retaining bolt.

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