vibration dampener tsb...

[mikeny59]

I posted a similar question here a few days ago, another question arose though. I picked up a v/d from the dealer today, a front main seal, and a timing cover gasket kit.

I have a '98 4.0, tsb says oil slinger must now be removed for the new v/d to fit. Never done this jobe before, searches definitely described the v/b change-out, but need to know what to expect, if anything, after the tc cover is off and the slinger gets yanked. Is it just flopping around or do I need a puller of some sort to remove it?

My xj has about 116k on it, trying to do alot of preventive maintenance in anticipation of twenty-hour straight thru trips back and forth form NY to Florida. Just can't afford to fly.

Thanks,

Mike

[Matthew Currie]

I posted a similar question here a few days ago, another question arose though. I picked up a v/d from the dealer today, a front main seal, and a timing cover gasket kit.

I have a '98 4.0, tsb says oil slinger must now be removed for the new v/d to fit. Never done this jobe before, searches definitely described the v/b change-out, but need to know what to expect, if anything, after the tc cover is off and the slinger gets yanked. Is it just flopping around or do I need a puller of some sort to remove it?

My xj has about 116k on it, trying to do alot of preventive maintenance in anticipation of twenty-hour straight thru trips back and forth form NY to Florida. Just can't afford to fly.

Thanks,

Mike

It looks from My FSM as if the slinger is little more than a washer behind the damper, and it should come right off.

[mikeny59]

Thanks Matt!

[anony91xj]

EDIT: Nevermind, just re-read your post. Matt is right.

What's the TSB on the '98 v/d?

[Blue XJ]

Just did this today actually, the oil slinger is pretty much just a washer that slips over the crank shaft.

[mikeny59]

Thanks again...

Mike