Aligning the crankshaft

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Stop Special Tool 999 5451

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove: 

• the starter motor
• the blind cover plug.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise  slightly.

Install the crankshaft stop 9995451 . Ensure that it bottoms out against the engine block.

Turn the crankshaft counter-clockwise  until it stops against the crankshaft stop.

Check that the marking on the crankshaft timing gear pulley corresponds with the marking on the oil pump.