Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual - part 494

numbered to make sure they are reassembled in the same position.

NOTE:

Mark the position of the connecting rod caps to the connecting rods to make sure of

correct installation.

NOTE:

Discard the connecting rod bolts after removal.

Remove the connecting rod bolts, the connecting rod caps and the lower connecting rod

bearings.

154

CAUTION: Use appropriate protection to prevent damage to the crankshaft

bearing journals and cylinder bore surfaces.

Install special tools to the connecting rods.

155

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the connecting rod and cap joint

face surfaces or possible engine damage may occur. Avoid contaminating the fractured

joint surfaces with dirt or grease.

NOTE:

Attach the connecting rods and caps after removal to avoid mismatch.

Remove the pistons.

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Rotate the crankshaft to locate pistons at the bottom of travel.

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Push the piston, connecting rod and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder.

156 . NOTE:

Remove the lower cylinder block bolts in the indicated sequence.

NOTE:

Mark the position of the upper and lower crankshaft main bearings for reassembly.

Remove the lower cylinder block.

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Remove the lower cylinder block retaining bolts in the indicated sequence.

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157 . Discard the crankshaft rear main oil seal.

158

CAUTION: Avoid damage to any crankshaft bearing surfaces.

NOTE:

Never remove any pipe, plugs or dowels unless they are to be newly installed or the

cylinder block is to be washed.

Remove the crankshaft.

159 . Remove the upper crankshaft main bearings.

8. Remove the upper crankshaft thrust washers.

9. Remove the upper crankshaft main bearings.

160

Clean the cylinder block with a soap and water solution. Dry the cylinder block completely

with compressed air.

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