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Tool - JD189 Distributor Body/Rotor Arm Set Position
1991 Jaguar XJ-6 L6-4.0LSECTION Tool - JD189 Distributor Body/Rotor Arm Set Position
18-25
Distributor Body/Rotor Ann - Set Position
Using Service Tool JD 189
MODEL:
88 MY-onwards AJ6 Engine
DATE:
10/92
SUPERSEDES:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 86-64
ISSUE:
Service Tool JD 189 has been introduced for checking and setting the distributor body and rotor arm position on AJ6 engines.
ACTION:
To check and/or set the distributor body and rotor arm position, use the following procedure:
^ Un-clip and remove the distributor cap (H.T. leads connected).
^ On the compression stroke of the No. 1 cylinder, set the engine to T.D.C. by aligning the leading edge of the marked tooth on the crankshaft reluctor wheel with the pointer on the timing cover, (Fig. 1).
^ Fit tool JD 189 to the distributor body, (Fig. 2). Make sure that the lug on the tool engages with the notch in the distributor body.
^ If necessary, loosen the distributor clamp bolt and rotate the distributor body until the tool engages with the notch. Then tighten the distributor clamp bolt.
^ Remove the tool and install the distributor cap.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Fault Code R.O. Number/Desc. Time Allowance
7AA 18.20.20/Re-set distrib. up to VIN 667828: 0.15 hr
body/rotor arm position from VIN 667829: 0.25 hr
Distributor Body/Rotor Ann - Set Position
Using Service Tool JD 189
MODEL:
88 MY-onwards AJ6 Engine
DATE:
10/92
SUPERSEDES:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 86-64
ISSUE:
Service Tool JD 189 has been introduced for checking and setting the distributor body and rotor arm position on AJ6 engines.
ACTION:
To check and/or set the distributor body and rotor arm position, use the following procedure:
^ Un-clip and remove the distributor cap (H.T. leads connected).
^ On the compression stroke of the No. 1 cylinder, set the engine to T.D.C. by aligning the leading edge of the marked tooth on the crankshaft reluctor wheel with the pointer on the timing cover, (Fig. 1).
^ Fit tool JD 189 to the distributor body, (Fig. 2). Make sure that the lug on the tool engages with the notch in the distributor body.
^ If necessary, loosen the distributor clamp bolt and rotate the distributor body until the tool engages with the notch. Then tighten the distributor clamp bolt.
^ Remove the tool and install the distributor cap.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Fault Code R.O. Number/Desc. Time Allowance
7AA 18.20.20/Re-set distrib. up to VIN 667828: 0.15 hr
body/rotor arm position from VIN 667829: 0.25 hr
RENDER: 1.0x
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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