LAND ROVER V8

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND FRONT COVER OIL

SEAL - up to 99MY

Service repair no - 12.21.01 - Crankshaft Pulley

Service repair no - 12.21.14 - Front Cover Oil Seal

Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Remove cooling fan. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.

8. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Collect pulley

and tool.

3. Slacken 3 water pump pulley securing bolts.

4. Remove alternator drive belt.
5. Remove water pump pulley bolts. Remove
pulley.
6. Raise vehicle on four post lift.Remove acoustic
cover if applicable. See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
7. Secure LRT-12-080 to crankshaft pulley with 4
bolts.

9. Using LRT-12-088, remove oil seal from front

cover.

CAUTION: Do not damage front cover.

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Refit CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND FRONT COVER OIL

SEAL - from 99MY
10. Clean seal register and crankshaft pulley.
11. Lubricate outer face of seal. Service repair no - 12.21.01 Crankshaft pulley
12. Using LRT-12-089, fit seal to cover. Service repair no - 12.21.14 Front cover oil seal
13. Lubricate oil seal lip. Fit crankshaft pulley.
14. Refit crankshaft pulley bolt. Tighten to 270 Nm Remove
(200 lbf.ft)
15. Ensure mating faces between flywheel access 1. Remove auxiliary drive belt. See ELECTRICAL,
cover and gearbox are clean. Repair.
16. Lower vehicle.
17. Ensure mating faces between water pump pulley
and pump are clean.
18. Refit water pump pulley. Tighten to 22 Nm (16
lbf.ft)
19. Refit alternator drive belt.
20. Refit cooling fan. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
21. Reconnect battery negative lead.

2. Secure LRT-12-080 to crankshaft pulley with 2

bolts.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
4. Remove crankshaft pulley.

5. Using LRT-12-088, remove oil seal from front

cover.

Refit

6. Clean seal register in front cover and crankshaft

pulley.

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CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

Service repair no - 12.21.20

Remove

1. Manual Vehicles: Remove flywheel. See this

section.
2. Automatic Vehicles: Remove drive plate. See
this section.

7. Lubricate outer face of seal and fit seal to front

cover using LRT-12-089
8. Fit crankshaft pulley and tighten bolt to 270 Nm
(200 lbf.ft.).
9. Remove LRT-12-080 from crankshaft pulley.
10. Fit auxiliary drive belt. See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.

3. Remove oil seal from location.

CAUTION: Do not damage seal location or

running surface on crankshaft.

Refit

4. Ensure both seal location and running surface

on crankshaft are clean.
5. Ensure mating faces of flywheel and crankshaft
are clean.
6. Lubricate seal guide LRT-12-095 with clean
engine oil. Position over crankshaft boss.

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DRIVE PLATE - AUTOMATIC - up to 99MY

Service repair no - 12.53.13

Remove

1. Remove automatic gearbox and torque

converter. See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX,
Repair.

7. Lubricate oil seal lip.

8. Position seal squarely. Remove guide.
9. Drift seal into location using LRT-12-091.
10. Manual Vehicles: Fit flywheel. See this
section.
11. Automatic Vehicles: Fit drive plate. See this
section.

2. Remove 4 clamp ring bolts. Collect clamp ring.

3. Remove flexible drive plate/starter ring gear
assembly from hub aligner.
4. Remove 6 screws from hub aligner. Remove hub
aligner from crankshaft. Collect spacer.
5. Check drive plate for distortion or cracks. Check
starter ring gear for chipped or broken teeth. If
either component shows signs of damage, fit a
new assembly.

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Refit DRIVE PLATE - AUTOMATIC - from 99MY

6. Ensure all mating surfaces are clean. Service repair no - 12.53.13

7. Fit spacer and hub aligner to crankshaft.
8. Fit hub aligner screws. Tighten to 85 Nm (63 Remove
lbf.ft)
9. Fit drive plate and clamp ring. 1. Remove gearbox. See AUTOMATIC
10. Fit clamp ring bolts. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft) GEARBOX, Repair.
11. Fit automatic gearbox and converter assembly. 2. Remove CKP sensor. See FUEL SYSTEM,
See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, Repair. Repair.

3. Remove Lucar from starter solenoid.

4. Remove nut securing battery lead to starter
solenoid and disconnect lead.
5. Remove 2 Allen screws securing starter motor
and remove starter motor.

6. Remove 4 bolts securing drive plate clamp ring

and remove ring.
7. Remove drive plate from hub.
8. Remove spacer.
9. Remove starter ring gear.

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Refit

10. Clean starter ring gear and hub, clean dowel and
dowel hole.
11. Fit starter ring gear to hub.
12. Clean spacer, clamp ring and mating face on
hub.
13. Clean drive plate and check for cracks and
distortion.
14. Fit spacer to hub, fit drive plate and clamp ring.
Tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
15. Clean starter motor and mating face.
16. Fit starter motor and tighten Allen screws to 45
Nm (33 lbf.ft).
17. Connect battery lead to starter solenoid and
secure with nut.
18. Connect lucar to starter solenoid.
19. Fit CKP sensor. See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair.
20. Fit gearbox. See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX,
Repair.

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ENGINE AND GEARBOX - up to 99MY 11. Remove purge valve securing bolt from shock
absorber turret. Place valve aside.
Service repair no - 12.37.01/99 12. Disconnect multiplug from air flow meter.
13. Release harness from intake hose.
Remove 14. Slacken clip securing intake hose to plenum
chamber.
1. Position vehicle on four post lift. 15. Remove intake hose/air flow meter assembly.
2. Remove battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repair. 16. Position harness across engine.
3. Remove ECM. See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair. 17. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables
4. Remove 2 screws securing engine harness from throttle linkage.
clamp to battery tray. Collect clamp. 18. Release cables from abutment bracket.
5. Release starter feed wire from battery terminal 19. Disconnect top hose from inlet manifold.
clamp. 20. Disconnect heater hose from inlet manifold.
6. Release earth lead from alternator bracket. Release hose from clip. Place hose aside.
7. Release fuel return hose clip. Release fuel return 21. Disconnect coolant hose from plenum chamber
hose from regulator connecting pipe. water jacket. Release hose from 2 clips. Place
8. Release fuel feed pipe from fuel rail. hose aside on valance.
9. Disconnect multiplug from purge valve. 22. Remove 4 bolts securing battery tray. Remove
10. Release purge hose from ram pipe housing. battery tray.

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29. Depressurise fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM,

Repair.
30. Remove air cleaner. See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair.
31. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
32. Discharge air conditioning system. See AIR
CONDITIONING, Adjustment.
33. Remove cooling fan and viscous coupling. See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair.
23. Remove 2 bolts securing fuse box. Pivot fuse
34. Remove front grille. See CHASSIS AND BODY,
box for access.
Repair.
24. Disconnect engine harness multiplug from base
35. Remove 4 bolts securing bonnet platform.
of fuse box.
25. Release earth wire from valance stud.
26. Disconnect 2 engine harness multiplugs from
main harness.
27. Release engine harness clip from valance. Tie
harness aside over engine.
28. With assistance, release bonnet struts from body
locations. Retain bonnet in vertical position using
stay clips.

WARNING: Only open the bonnet to the

vertical position with the vehicle on a
horizontal surface in the workshop. This
position is not intended to be used outdoors
where the bonnet could be affected by winds.

36. Release straps securing bonnet release cable to

platform. Remove platform.
37. Remove 2 studs securing each radiator air
deflector. Remove both deflectors.

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41. Release 2 fog lamp breather hoses from clips on

either side of radiator.
42. Disconnect 3 coolant hoses from thermostat
housing.
43. Remove 2 bolts securing power steering fluid
38. Remove bolt and screw securing washer bottle reservoir to radiator.
filler neck. Remove filler neck.

CAUTION: Where pipes are disconnected,

plug pipes and ports to prevent ingress of
dirt.

39. Disconnect engine and gearbox oil coolers.

Remove ’O’ rings and discard. Tie pipes aside
on engine.

NOTE: Position container beneath power

steering reservoir to catch spillage.

44. Disconnect return pipe from reservoir. Tie

reservoir aside to engine.
45. Disconnect feed pipe from power steering pump.
Remove ’O’ rings and discard.

40. Disconnect coolant bleed hose from radiator.

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46. Release feed pipe clip from bracket. Place pipe Manual Vehicles:
aside.
47. Disconnect multiplug from gearbox oil 58. Remove centre console. See CHASSIS AND
temperature sensor. BODY, Repair.
48. Disconnect 2 pipes from air conditioning 59. Remove 6 nuts securing gaiter ring. Remove
condenser. Remove ’O’ rings and discard. ring and gaiter.
49. Disconnect 2 pipes from air conditioning
compressor. Remove ’O’ rings and discard.
Place pipes aside.
50. Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing radiator
mountings to chassis.
51. With assistance, raise radiator assembly for
access to condenser cooling fan connections.

60. Remove 2 bolts securing gear lever. Remove

lever.

52. Disconnect 2 condenser cooling fan multiplugs.

53. With assistance, remove radiator/condenser/oil
cooler assembly.

Manual Vehicles:

54. Clamp clutch flexible hose using an approved

brake hose clamp.
55. Remove clip securing flexible hose to gearbox
bracket.
56. Disconnect clutch flexible hose at gearbox pipe. All Vehicles:
Position hose aside.
61. Release handbrake. Release handbrake cable
Automatic Vehicles: clevis pin.

57. Remove window switch pack. See

ELECTRICAL, Repair.

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62. Raise lift. Drain gearbox, transfer box and

engine fluids. See SECTION 10, Maintenance.
63. Using a transmission jack, support transmission
under brake drum.
64. Remove exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
65. Release hand brake cable from grommet in
tunnel.
66. Remove 4 bolts securing rear propeller shaft
guard. Remove guard.

67. Mark transfer box and propeller shaft flanges to

aid reassembly.
68. Raise one wheel on each axle to allow rotation
of propeller shafts.
69. Remove 4 nuts and bolts from each flange.
Disconnect propeller shafts. Tie aside.
70. Automatic Vehicles: Disconnect gear selector
cable trunnion from gearbox lever. Remove 2
bolts securing selector cable abutment bracket
to gearbox. Place selector cable aside.

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75. Manual Vehicles: Disconnect multiplugs from

reverse and neutral switches. Remove bolt
securing harness bracket to gearbox. Release
harness from clips on gearbox brackets.

76. Disconnect engine harness to gearbox harness

71. Lower gearbox for access. multiplug. Position harness aside.
72. Disconnect 2 Lucars from transfer box fluid 77. Remove 4 nuts securing each engine mount to
temperature sensor. chassis and engine brackets. Discard nuts.

73. Disconnect multiplugs from High/Low motor and

output shaft speed sensor.
74. Automatic Vehicles: Disconnect multiplugs
from gear selection position switch and gearbox
speed sensor.

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78. Remove oil filler cap. 83. Raise power unit and draw forward. Lower
79. Place cloth over plenum chamber to protect from support from transmission.
damage during lifting.
80. Shorten front chain of lifting bracket to 2 links as NOTE: Power unit must be tilted at an
shown. angle of approximately 45 degrees before
it can be withdrawn from engine
compartment.

84. Remove engine/transmission assembly.

Refit

85. Raise power unit. Guide into engine bay.

86. Position transmission jack beneath transmission
brake drum.
87. With assistance, raise transmission and lower
engine until engine mountings can be fitted.

CAUTION: Ensure all under body wax is

removed from mating surfaces of fixings
before fitting.

81. Fit lifting bracket to engine lifting eyes. Attach

suitable hoist.
82. Raise engine slightly. Ensure that lifting bracket
does not foul bulkhead. Remove both engine
mountings.

NOTE: It may be necessary to lower

gearbox support slightly during above
operation.

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88. Attach mountings to chassis with new flange 89. Lower and guide engine onto mounting studs.
nuts. Do not tighten at this stage. 90. Attach engine to mountings with new flange
nuts. Do not tighten at this stage.
CAUTION: Engine mountings must be 91. Release lifting bracket from engine lifting eyes.
fitted with centre bolt head facing Remove hoist.
outboard as shown. 92. Route gearbox harness. Secure with clips.
93. Connect multiplug to engine harness.
94. Connect multiplugs to High/Low motor and
output shaft speed sensor.

Manual Vehicles:

95. Secure gearbox harness bracket with bolt.

Tighten to 6 Nm (4 lbf.ft).
96. Connect multiplugs to reverse and neutral
switches.
97. Secure harness to gearbox bracket with clips.

Automatic Vehicles:

98. Connect multiplugs to gear selection position

switch and gearbox speed sensor.
99. Position selector cable abutment bracket to
gearbox. Secure with bolts.
100. Adjust gear selector cable. See AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX, Adjustment.

All Vehicles:

101. Connect Lucars to transfer box fluid temperature

sensor.
102. Raise gearbox on transmission jack.
103. Align harness bracket to gearbox.
104. Raise one wheel on each axle to allow rotation
of propeller shafts.
105. Position shafts to transfer box flanges. Align
marks.
106. Secure propeller shaft flanges with nuts and
bolts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft)
107. Fit propeller shaft guard. Tighten bolts.
108. Guide hand brake cable through grommet in
transmission tunnel.
109. Fit exhaust front pipe and chassis cross
member. See MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM, Repair.
110. Remove support from under transmission.
111. Tighten engine mounting nuts to 45 Nm (33
lbf.ft)

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112. Lower lift. 133. Untie power steering reservoir from engine.
113. Connect handbrake cable to lever, secure with Remove plugs. Connect return pipe. Secure
clevis pin and clip. return pipe to reservoir with clip.
134. Position reservoir to radiator. Secure with bolts.
Manual Vehicles: 135. Secure fog lamp breather hoses to clips on
either side of radiator.
114. Fit seal around gearbox remote housing to 136. Route plenum chamber hose along front of
transmission tunnel aperture. engine. Secure in clips.
115. Position gear lever. Secure with bolts. Tighten 137. Connect hose to plenum chamber water jacket.
to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft) Secure with clip.
116. Fit gaiter and ring. Secure with bolts. 138. Connect coolant hoses to radiator, thermostat
117. Fit centre console. See CHASSIS AND BODY, housing and inlet manifold. Secure hoses with
Repair. clips.
118. Connect clutch flexible hose. Remove hose 139. Remove plugs from oil coolers and pipes.
clamp. 140. Lubricate pipes with clean fluid. Fit new ’O’ rings.
119. Secure flexible hose union to gearbox bracket Connect to oil coolers. Tighten to 30 Nm (22
with clip. lbf.ft)
120. Bleed clutch hydraulic system. See CLUTCH, 141. Fit washer bottle filler neck. Secure with bolt and
Repair. screw.
142. Fit radiator deflector panels. Secure with studs.
Automatic Vehicles: 143. Position bonnet platform. Secure bonnet release
cable to platform with clips.
121. Fit window switch pack. See ELECTRICAL, 144. Secure bonnet platform with bolts.
Repair. 145. Fit front grille. See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
All Vehicles: 146. Fit cooling fan and viscous coupling. See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair.
122. With assistance, position radiator/condenser/oil 147. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system.
cooler assembly. See AIR CONDITIONING, Adjustment.
123. Connect multiplugs to condenser cooling fans. 148. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
124. Engage radiator in lower mounting rubbers. Repair.
Secure with nuts and bolts. 149. Replenish transmission fluids. See
125. Remove plugs from air conditioning compressor LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
and pipes. Information.
126. Fit new ’O’ rings to compressor pipes. Lubricate 150. Replenish engine oil. See LUBRICANTS,
’O’ rings with compressor oil. Connect to FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
compressor. 151. Fit oil filler cap.
127. Fit compressor connection bolts. Tighten to 23 152. Route engine harness along valance. Secure
Nm (17 lbf.ft) clip.
128. Remove plugs from air conditioning condenser 153. Connect engine harness multiplugs to main
and pipes. harness. Secure earth terminal to valance stud.
129. Fit new ’O’ rings to condenser pipes. Lubricate 154. Connect engine harness multiplug to base of
’O’ rings with compressor oil. Secure pipes to fuse box.
condenser. Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft) 155. Position fuse box. Secure with bolts.
130. Connect gearbox oil temperature multiplug. 156. Position earth lead to alternator bracket. Secure
131. Remove plugs from power steering pump and with bolt.
pipes. 157. Fit battery tray. Secure with bolts.
132. Fit new ’O’ rings to power steering pipes. 158. Fit starter feed wire to battery positive terminal
Lubricate ’O’ rings with power steering fluid. clamp. Secure with nut.
Secure to power steering pump. Tighten to 16 159. Position engine harness to battery tray. Secure
Nm (12 lbf.ft) harness grommets.
160. Secure harness clamp to battery tray with
screws.

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161. Fit ECM. See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair. ENGINE AND ANCILLARIES - from 99MY
162. Fit throttle and cruise control cables to abutment
bracket. Secure cruise control cable with ’C’ clip. Service repair no - 12.41.01.99
163. Position cable trunnions to throttle linkage.
Secure with clevis and split pins. Remove
164. Adjust throttle cable free-play. See FUEL
SYSTEM, Adjustment. 1. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
165. Adjust cruise control cable. See CRUISE 2. Remove radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM,
CONTROL, Adjustment. Repair.
166. Fit intake hose and air flow meter assembly to 3. Remove ignition coils. See FUEL SYSTEM,
plenum chamber. Secure with clip. Connect Repair.
multiplug to air flow meter.
167. Connect multiplug to purge valve.
168. Position purge valve on shock absorber turret.
Secure with bolt.
169. Connect purge hose to ram pipe housing.
170. Secure harness to clip on intake hose.
171. Fit air cleaner. See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair.
172. Remove plugs from fuel hoses and fuel rail
connections.
173. Connect fuel feed pipe to fuel rail. Tighten to 16
Nm (12 lbf.ft)
174. Connect return hose to pressure regulator pipe.
Secure with clip. 4. Position absorbent material to catch any fuel
175. Refit battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repair. spillage and disconnect fuel pipe from rail.
176. With assistance, release bonnet stay clips.
Engage bonnet struts. CAUTION: Plug the connections.

CAUTION: Ensure bonnet stay clips are

returned to their original positions as
shown.

5. Disconnect MAF sensor multiplug.

177. Start engine. Check for fuel, coolant and oil

leaks.

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6. Release clip and remove top hose from adaptor

on inlet manifold.
7. Remove 2 bolts securing auxiliary drive belt
cover, remove cover and collect spacers.
9. Disconnect A/C compressor multiplug.
10. Remove 4 bolts securing A/C compressor,
release compressor and tie aside.

8. Using a 15 mm spanner, release auxiliary drive

belt tension and remove drive belt.
11. Remove 2 bolts securing PAS pump to mounting
bracket, release pump and tie pump aside.

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14. Release 2 clips securing heater hoses to coolant

rails and disconnect hoses from rails.
15. Disconnect multiplug from purge valve and
position EVAP pipe aside.

12. Release clip and disconnect coolant hose from

water pump.

16. Remove bolt securing engine oil cooler return

pipe to alternator mounting bracket.

13. Release 2 clips securing coolant hoses to

coolant rails, release hoses and remove hoses
and thermostat housing.

17. Loosen engine oil cooler feed and return pipe

unions from oil pump.
18. Release feed and return pipes, remove and
discard ’O’ rings.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

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19. Remove bolt securing gearbox fluid cooler pipes

clamp to engine LH mounting bracket and
remove clamp and spacer.
25. Disconnect multiplug from CMP sensor.
20. Disconnect multiplug from LH KS.
26. Disconnect Lucar from oil pressure switch.
21. Remove bolt securing harness ’P’ clip to cylinder
block.

27. Release clip securing harness to coolant rail.

28. Remove bolt securing engine earth lead and
22. Disconnect multiplug from RH KS.
position lead aside.
23. Remove nut securing battery lead to starter
29. Release cover from battery positive terminal.
solenoid, release lead and disconnect lucar from
30. Remove nut securing positive lead to battery
solenoid.
terminal, release fuse box feed lead, and
24. Release clip securing harness to engine RH
disconnect positive lead from battery terminal.
mounting bracket.
31. Release positive lead from battery carrier.
32. Remove 2 screws and remove harness clamp
from battery carrier.

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33. Remove 3 bolts securing under bonnet fuse box.

36. Disconnect engine harness multiplug from main
harness.
37. Disconnect multiplug from Canister Vent
Solenoid (CVS) unit.
38. Release clip securing harness to RH wing
valance.

34. Disconnect engine harness multiplug from fuse

box.
35. Remove nut and disconnect 2 earth leads from 39. Release harness clips from fuel rail and heater
RH wing valance. coolant pipe.
40. Disconnect multiplug from ECT sensor.
41. Disconnect multiplugs from fuel injectors.

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44. Remove bolt securing engine harness ’P’ clip to

rear of LH cylinder head.

42. Disconnect multiplug from CKP sensor.

45. Remove cable tie securing purge pipe to engine

rear lifting eye.
46. Move harness clear of engine.
47. Raise vehicle on ramp.

43. Remove 2 nuts securing engine harness to

alternator.

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51. Remove access plug and remove 4 bolts

securing torque converter to drive plate.

48. Remove 6 nuts securing exhaust front pipes to

exhaust manifolds and collect gaskets.

52. Using hoist and LRT-12-138 connected to

engine lifting eyes provided, support engine
weight.

49. Remove 2 nuts securing exhaust front pipe to

intermediate pipe.
50. Release exhaust front pipe from intermediate
pipe.

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56. Remove 12 bolts securing engine to gearbox

and remove crash bracket.
57. Support gearbox on a jack.
58. Remove 2 remaining bolts securing engine to
53. Remove 8 nuts securing engine mountings,
gearbox and with assistance, remove engine
raise engine and remove engine mountings.
from gearbox dowels and remove engine from
engine bay.
59. Care must be taken when releasing engine from
dowels to ensure torque convertor remains fully
engaged with gearbox.

Refit

60. Clean mating faces of engine and gearbox,

dowel and dowel holes.
61. Ensure drive plate and convertor mating faces
are clean.

54. Remove bolt securing earth strap to RH cylinder

head.
55. Release 3 breather hoses from RH lifting eye.

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62. With assistance position engine in engine bay, 90. Connect Lucar to oil pressure switch.
align to gearbox and locate on dowels. 91. Connect multiplug to CMP sensor.
63. Fit crash bracket to gearbox flange and fit and 92. Connect battery lead to starter solenoid and
tighten engine to gearbox bolts to 45 Nm (33 tighten nut to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
lbf.ft). 93. Connect Lucar to starter solenoid.
64. Lower and remove support from gearbox. 94. Connect multiplug to RH KS and secure harness
65. Fit breather hoses to clip on engine RH lifting clip to engine RH mounting bracket.
eye. 95. Connect multiplug to LH KS, align harness ’P’
66. Position earth strap to RH cylinder head and clip to cylinder block and tighten bolt to 20 Nm
secure with bolt. (15 lbf.ft).
67. Fit engine mountings, lower engine onto 96. Align gearbox oil cooler pipes, fit spacer and
mountings and tighten nuts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft). clamp and tighten bolt to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
68. Lower lifting equipment and remove from engine. 97. Ensure engine oil cooler pipe unions are clean.
69. Align torque converter and drive plate. Fit bolts Fit new ’O’ rings, connect pipes to oil pump and
and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft). tighten unions to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft).
70. Fit access plug. 98. Align engine oil cooler return pipe to alternator
71. Ensure mating face of exhaust front pipe , mounting bracket and secure with bolt.
intermediate pipe and exhaust manifolds are 99. Align EVAP pipe and connect multiplug to purge
clean. valve.
72. Use new gaskets, fit front pipe to exhaust 100. Connect and secure heater hoses to coolant
manifolds and tighten nuts to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft). rails.
73. Fit intermediate pipe to front pipe, align clamp 101. Fit thermostat housing and hose assembly.
and tighten nuts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft). Connect and secure hoses to coolant rails.
74. Secure purge pipe to rear engine lift eye with 102. Connect and secure coolant hose to water
cable tie. pump.
75. Fit bolt to secure harness ’P’ clip to LH cylinder 103. Ensure PAS pump and mating face is clean . Fit
head. PAS pump to mounting bracket and tighten bolts
76. Connect harness to alternator and tighten B + to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
terminal nut to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft) and D + 104. Ensure compressor and mating face is clean. Fit
terminal nut to 5 Nm (3.5 lbf.ft). compressor to mounting bracket and tighten
77. Connect multiplug to CKP sensor. bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
78. Connect multiplugs to fuel injectors and ECT 105. Connect multiplug to compressor.
sensor. 106. Ensure auxiliary drive belt pulley grooves are
79. Fit harness clips to fuel rail and heater coolant clean and free from damage.
pipe. 107. Fit new drive belt to pulleys, and ensure belt is
80. Connect multiplug to Canister Vent Solenoid correctly aligned in pulley grooves.
(CVS) unit. 108. With assistance, hold tensioner fully clockwise
81. Connect engine harness multiplug to main and fit drive belt to remaining pulley.
harness. 109. Fit auxiliary drive belt cover and spacers and
82. Connect earth leads to stud on RH wing valance tighten bolts to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
and tighten nut to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft). 110. Connect and secure coolant top hose to adaptor
83. Connect engine harness multiplug to fuse box. on inlet manifold.
84. Secure harness clip to RH wing valance. 111. Connect multiplug to MAF sensor.
85. Fit bolts to secure fuse box. 112. Ensure connection is clean and connect fuel
86. Fit harness clamp to battery carrier and secure pipe to fuel rail.
with screws. 113. Fit ignition coils. See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair.
87. Fit battery positive lead to battery carrier and 114. Fit radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair.
connect cable to battery terminal. Connect fuse 115. Fit engine oil filter and fill engine with engine oil.
box positive feed to terminal clamp bolt and See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
secure with nut. Fit terminal cover. CAPACITIES, Information.
88. Fit engine earth lead to alternator bracket and 116. Check and if necessary top up gearbox oil.
tighten bolt to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft).
89. Secure harness to coolant rail.

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FLYWHEEL Refit

Service repair no - 12.53.07 6. Ensure mating surfaces, dowel and dowel

locations in both flywheel and crankshaft are
Remove clean.
7. Offer flywheel up to crankshaft. Locate on dowel.
1. Remove clutch assembly. See CLUTCH, 8. Refit flywheel bolts. Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft)
Repair. 9. Refit clutch assembly. See CLUTCH, Repair.
2. Rotate flywheel until location dowel is opposite
starter motor.
3. Remove 6 flywheel securing bolts. Remove
flywheel.

4. Inspect flywheel clutch face for cracks, scores or

overheating.
5. Inspect ring gear for worn, chipped or broken
teeth.

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FRONT COVER GASKET AND OIL PUMP - up to 13. Disconnect oil cooler hoses from front cover.
99MY Plug hoses and connections.
14. Disconnect Lucar from oil pressure switch.
Service repair no - 12.65.04 - Front Cover Gasket 15. Disconnect multiplug from camshaft sensor.
Service repair no - 12.60.26 - Oil Pump

Remove

1. Raise vehicle on four post lift.

2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
3. Raise lift.
4. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
5. Remove oil sump. See this section.
6. Remove 2 bolts and nut securing oil pick up
strainer.

16. Remove 9 bolts securing front cover.

17. Release cover from 2 dowels. Remove cover.
18. Remove gasket.
7. Remove strainer and ’O’ ring.
19. Remove seal from cover.
8. Remove oil filter. See SECTION 10,
Maintenance.
Do not carry out further dismantling if
9. Remove stand from under front cross member.
component is removed for access only.
Lower vehicle.
10. Remove crankshaft pulley. See this section.
11. Remove auxiliary drive belt tensioner.
12. Slacken bottom hose clip. Remove hose from
water pump.

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20. Remove 6 remaining bolts securing water pump

to cover. Remove water pump and gasket.

A- Early type seal

B- Later type seal - use as replacement for all
covers
34. Lubricate new front cover oil seal with Shell
21. Remove oil pressure switch. Retinax LX grease ensuring that space between
22. Remove bolt securing camshaft sensor. Remove seal lips is filled with grease.
sensor from front cover.
23. Ensure mating faces of camshaft sensor and CAUTION: Do not use any other type of
front cover are clean. grease.
24. Refit sensor.
25. Refit sensor bolt. Tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
26. Ensure thread of oil pressure switch is clean. 35. Using LRT-12-089, fit seal to cover.
27. Refit switch to front cover. Tighten to 15 Nm (11
lbf.ft)
28. Ensure water pump, its mating face, dowel and
dowel hole are clean.
29. Refit water pump and new gasket.
30. Refit water pump bolts. Tighten to 22 Nm (16
lbf.ft)

Refit

31. Ensure cover, its mating face, dowels and dowel

holes are clean.
32. Ensure crankshaft and oil pump mating faces
are clean.
33. Ensure oil seal register in cover is clean.

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42. Remove plugs from oil cooler hoses and cover.

CAUTION: Over tightening of oil cooler

hose unions can crack front cover.

43. Fit new ’O’ ring seals, reconnect hoses to cover.

Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft)
44. Reposition engine harness under auxiliary drive
belt tensioner.
45. Refit tensioner and bolt. Tighten to 50 Nm (37
lbf.ft)
46. Refit bottom hose to water pump. Tighten clip.
47. Fit engine oil filter. See SECTION 10,
Maintenance.
48. Refit crankshaft pulley. See this section.
49. Ensure oil pick up strainer is clean.
50. Refit strainer and new ’O’ ring to engine.
51. Refit strainer bolts. Tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
52. Refit strainer nut to main bearing cap. Tighten to
36. Fit alignment tool LRT-12-090 to end of 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
crankshaft. 53. Refit sump. See this section.
37. Position front cover gasket on engine. 54. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
38. Position front cover on engine, align pump drive Repair.
gear with key in crankshaft. Fit cover onto 55. Reconnect battery negative lead.
dowels.

39. Refit front cover bolts, tighten in sequence

shown to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
40. Align camshaft sensor multiplug bracket. Refit
bolts. Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft)
41. Connect camshaft sensor multiplug. Connect
Lucar to oil pressure switch terminal.

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GASKET - FRONT COVER - from 99MY

Service repair no - 12.65.04

Remove

1. Remove oil pick-up strainer. See this section.

2. Remove front cover oil seal. See this section.
3. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.

6. Release clip and disconnect bottom hose from

radiator.
7. Release clip and disconnect top hose from
4. Remove bolt securing auxiliary belt jockey pulley radiator.
and remove pulley.
5. Remove 3 bolts securing water pump pulley and
remove pulley.

8. Release clip and disconnect coolant hose from

water pump.
9. Release thermostat housing from radiator cowl
and move hoses clear of front cover.

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12. Remove engine oil filter.

13. Disconnect Lucar from oil pressure switch.
14. Disconnect multiplug from CMP sensor.

10. Position cloth to collect spillage and loosen both

gearbox fluid cooler pipe unions and engine oil
cooler inlet pipe union.

15. Remove bolt securing engine oil cooler return

pipe to alternator bracket.

11. Remove 2 clips securing radiator cowl and

remove cowl.

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21. Fit new ’O’ rings to oil cooler pipes, connect

pipes to front cover and tighten unions to 15 Nm
(11 lbf.ft).
22. Fit bolt securing oil cooler return pipe to
alternator mounting bracket.
23. Connect Lucar to oil pressure switch.
24. Connect multiplug to CMP sensor.
25. Ensure oil filter seal and mating face on front
cover is clean.
26. Lubricate seal with clean engine oil and fit
engine oil filter.
27. Fit radiator cowl and secure with clips.
28. Fit oil cooler pipes into recesses in radiator cowl
and tighten pipe unions to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
29. Fit thermostat housing to radiator cowl.
30. Connect bottom coolant hose to radiator and
secure with clip.
31. Connect hose to water pump and secure with
clip.
16. Loosen unions and disconnect oil cooler feed 32. Connect top hose to radiator and secure with
and return pipes from front cover , remove and clip.
discard ’O’ rings. 33. Ensure mating faces of water pump pulley and
drive flange are clean, fit pulley and tighten bolts
CAUTION: Plug the connections. to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
34. Fit auxiliary belt jockey pulley and tighten bolt to
50 Nm (37 lbf.ft).
17. Remove 9 bolts securing front gear cover and 35. Fit front cover oil seal. See this section.
remove cover. Remove and discard gasket. 36. Fit oil pick-up strainer. See this section.
37. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Refit Repair.
18. Clean mating faces of front cover and cylinder
block. Clean dowels and dowel holes.
19. Fit new gasket onto dowels in cylinder block.

20. Fit front cover to cylinder block and tighten bolts

in sequence shown to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft). Ensure
CMP sensor multiplug bracket is secured by bolt.

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FRONT COVER AND OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY Refit

Service repair no - 12.60.26 6. Ensure oil filter cartridge adaptor thread is clean
and apply Loctite 577 sealant to thread.
Remove 7. Ensure oil pressure switch and mating face is
clean.
1. Remove front cover gasket See this section. 8. Fit new ’O’ ring and tighten switch to 15 Nm (11
lbf.ft).
9. Clean water pump and mating face.
10. Use a new gasket and fit water pump. Tighten
bolts securing water pump to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
11. Ensure CMP sensor is clean, fit new ’O’ ring and
fit sensor to cover.
12. Fit clamp to CMP sensor and tighten bolt to 8
Nm (6 lbf.ft).
13. Fit front cover gasket. See this section.

2. Remove bolt securing CMP sensor, remove

clamp and sensor. Discard ’O’ ring.

3. Remove 6 bolts securing water pump, remove

pump and discard gasket.
4. Remove oil pressure switch and discard ’O’ ring.
5. Remove oil filter cartridge. See this section.

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ENGINE MOUNTINGS - up to 99MY

Service repair no - 12.45.01 - LH

Service repair no - 12.45.02 - RH

Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. With assistance, release bonnet struts from body
locations. Retain bonnet in vertical position using
stay clips.

WARNING: Only open the bonnet to the

vertical position with the vehicle on a
horizontal surface in the workshop. This
position is not intended to be used outdoors
where the bonnet could be affected by winds.

3. Right Hand Mounting Only: Fit lifting eye to

alternator bracket.
4. RHD - Right Hand Mounting Only: Remove
steering column intermediate shaft. See
STEERING, Repair.
5. Left Hand Mounting Only: To prevent strain on
cruise control cable, disconnect from abutment
and actuator diaphragm.

7. Remove 4 nuts securing mounting to chassis

and engine. Discard nuts.

6. Raise vehicle on four post lift.

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8. Connect hoist to lifting eye. Raise relevant side

of engine.

CAUTION: Raise engine by minimum

necessary to remove mounting. Ensure
ignition coils do not foul bulkhead.

9. Remove engine mounting.

Refit

10. Fit engine mounting. Ensure domed head of

centre bolt faces toward chassis.
11. Align mounting studs. Lower engine. Disconnect
hoist.
12. Fit new engine mounting flange nuts. Tighten to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Left Hand Mounting Only: Connect cruise
control cable to abutment bracket and actuator
diaphragm.
15. Adjust cable free-play if necessary. See
CRUISE CONTROL, Adjustment.
16. RHD - Right Hand Mounting Only: Fit steering
column intermediate shaft. See STEERING,
Repair.
17. Right Hand Mounting Only: Remove lifting eye
from alternator bracket.
18. With assistance, release bonnet stay clips.
Engage bonnet struts.

CAUTION: Ensure bonnet stay clips are

returned to their original positions as
shown.

19. Reconnect battery negative lead.

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ENGINE MOUNTINGS - from 99MY

Service repair no - 12.45.11 - LH

Service repair no - 12.45.12 - RH

Remove

1. With assistance, release bonnet struts and retain

bonnet in vertical position with stay clips.
2. Release fixings and remove battery cover.
3. Disconnect battery earth lead.

6. Remove ties securing harness to support

bracket at rear of engine and move harness
clear of bracket.
7. Remove bolt securing harness support bracket
and remove bracket.
8. Right hand engine mounting: Fit suitable lifting
eye to alternator fixing bolt.
9. RHD - Right hand engine mounting: Remove
steering column intermediate shaft. See
STEERING, Repair.
10. Raise vehicle on 4 post ramp.

4. Remove bolt securing screen washer filler tube.

5. Release 2 clips and remove cooling fan cowl.

11. Remove and discard 4 nuts securing engine

mounting.
12. Connect hoist to lifting eye and raise relevant
side of engine.
13. Remove engine mounting.

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Refit REAR ENGINE MOUNTING

14. Fit engine mounting. Ensure domed head of Service repair no - 12.45.08
centre bolt faces towards chassis.
15. Carefully lower engine onto mounting and Remove
disconnect hoist.
16. Fit new engine mounting nuts and tighten to 45 1. Raise vehicle on 4 post ramp.
Nm (33 lbf.ft). 2. Support transmission using a suitable stand.
17. Lower vehicle.
18. RHD - Right hand engine mounting: Fit
steering column intermediate shaft See
STEERING, Repair.
19. Right hand mounting: Remove lifting eye from
alternator fixing bolt.
20. Fit harness support bracket and secure with bolt.
21. Lay harness onto bracket and secure with cable
ties.
22. Fit cooling fan cowl and secure with clips.
23. Fit bolt to secure screen washer reservoir filler
tube.
24. Connect battery earth lead.
25. Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.
26. With assistance, release bonnet stay clips and
engage bonnet struts.

3. Remove 4 nuts and 2 bolts securing mounting to

crossmember and discard nuts.
4. Remove transmission snubber bar.
5. If applicable, remove 2 bolts securing rear of
gearbox side acoustic covers to crossmember.

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Refit

CAUTION: Ensure all under body wax is

removed from mating surfaces of fixings
before fitting.

10. Fit mounting to gearbox, fit bolts and tighten to

45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
11. Using assistance, fit crossmember to chassis.
12. Fit nuts and bolts and tighten to 45 Nm (33
lbf.ft)
13. Fit transmission snubber bar.
14. Fit NEW flange nuts and bolts securing
transmission mount to crossmember and tighten
to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
15. Remove transmission stand.
16. If applicable, align rear of side acoustic covers to
crossmember and secure with bolts.

6. Remove 3 of 4 nuts and bolts securing each side

of crossmember to chassis.
7. With assistance, remove remaining bolt securing
crossmember and remove crossmember.

8. Remove 4 bolts securing mounting to gearbox.

9. Remove mounting assembly.

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OIL FILTER OIL COOLER

Service repair no - 12.60.04 Service repair no - 12.60.68

Remove Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle. 1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Raise the vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove engine acoustic cover (if applicable).

See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair. 3. Remove front grille. See CHASSIS AND BODY,
3. Position drain tray to catch spillage. Repair.
4. Release 2 clips securing bonnet release cable to
bonnet platform.

4. Remove oil filter cartridge.

Refit

5. Clean mating face of oil pump.

6. Lubricate oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
7. Fit oil filter and tighten until rubber seal contacts
machined face. Tighten a further half turn by
hand.

CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten oil filter.

5. Remove 4 bolts securing bonnet platform.

8. Run engine to allow oil to fill filter. Remove platform.
9. Stop engine, check and top up oil level. See 6. Remove 4 bolts from condenser mounting
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, brackets. Collect 2 brackets.
Information.
10. Fit engine acoustic cover (if applicable). See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
11. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

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Refit

11. Position oil cooler to radiator bracket. Secure

with bolts.
12. Using new ’O’ rings, connect pipes to oil cooler.
Tighten unions to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
13. Remove container.
14. Position condenser brackets. Secure with bolts.
15. Fit bonnet platform. Secure with bolts.
16. Secure release cable to bonnet platform with
clips.
17. Fit front grille. See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
18. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.
19. Reconnect battery negative lead.
20. Check engine oil level. Top-up if necessary.

7. Position container to catch oil spillage.

8. Disconnect pipes from oil cooler. Remove ’O’
rings and discard.
9. Remove 2 bolts securing oil cooler to radiator
bracket.
10. Remove oil cooler.

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OIL PRESSURE SWITCH - up to 99MY OIL PRESSURE SWITCH - from 99MY

Service repair no - 12.60.50 Service repair no - 12.60.50

Remove Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead. 1. Release fixings and remove battery cover.
Remove cooling fan. See COOLING SYSTEM, 2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
Repair. 3. Raise vehicle on 4 post ramp.
2. Remove alternator drive belt tensioner. See 4. Remove oil filter. See this section.
ELECTRICAL, Repair.
3. Disconnect Lucar from oil pressure switch.
4. Remove switch and discard ’O’ ring.

5. Remove bolt securing engine oil cooler return

pipe to alternator support bracket.

Refit

5. Ensure switch thread and seating in front cover

are clean.
6. Lubricate new ’O’ ring with clean engine oil. Fit
6. Loosen union and remove oil cooler return pipe.
to switch.
7. Fit switch. Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft)
8. Refit alternator drive belt tensioner. See
ELECTRICAL, Repair.
9. Fit cooling fan. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
10. Reconnect battery negative lead.

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STRAINER - OIL PICK-UP

Service repair no - 12.60.20

Remove

1. Remove sump gasket. See this section.

7. Disconnect Lucar from oil pressure switch.

8. Position container below switch to catch oil
spillage. 2. Remove 2 bolts and 1 nut securing oil pick-up
9. Remove oil pressure switch and discard ’O’ ring. strainer.
3. Remove oil pick-up strainer.
Refit 4. Collect spacer from stud.
5. Remove and discard ’O’ring.
10. Clean oil pressure switch threads.
11. Fit new ’O’ ring to switch. Refit
12. Fit oil pressure switch and tighten to 15 Nm (11
lbf.ft). 6.Clean oil pick-up strainer and ’O’ ring recess.
13. Connect Lucar. 7.Lubricate and fit new ’O’ ring.
14. Ensure oil cooler return pipe union is clean and 8.Locate spacer on stud.
fit new ’O’ ring to pipe. 9.Position oil pick-up strainer, fit and tighten, bolts
15. Align oil cooler return pipe to alternator support to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft) and, nut to 22 Nm (17 lbf.ft).
bracket and fit but do not tighten bolt at this 10. Fit new sump gasket. See this section.
stage.
16. Tighten oil cooler return pipe union to 15 Nm (11
lbf.ft).
17. Tighten bolt securing oil cooler return pipe to
alternator support bracket.
18. Fit oil filter. See this section.
19. Connect battery earth lead.
20. Fit battery cover and secure with fixings.
21. Top up engine oil.

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3. Depressurise fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM,

ROCKER COVER GASKET - up to 99MY Repair.
4. Remove fuel feed pipe from fuel rail.
Service repair no - 12.29.39 - Gaskets - Pair 5. Release fuel pressure regulator return pipe from
Service repair no - 12.29.40 - LH Cover Gasket clip.
Service repair no - 12.29.41 - RH Cover Gasket 6. Release heater hose from clip on inlet manifold.

Remove NOTE: Instructions 7,8 & 9 apply to LH

Cover Only.
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Disconnect crankcase breather hose from cover. 7. Release plenum chamber. Place aside for
access. See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair.
NOTE: Instructions 3,4,5 & 6 apply to RH 8. Release purge hose from ram pipe housing.
Cover Only. Place hose aside.

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9. Remove screw securing dipstick tube to rocker

cover.
10. Remove H.T. leads from spark plugs and guide
clips on rocker covers.

12. Remove rocker cover.

13. Remove and discard rocker cover gasket.

Refit

14. Clean mating faces between rocker cover and

cylinder head.
15. Refit rocker cover to cylinder head using a new
gasket.
16. Fit rocker cover bolts and tighten by diagonal
selection to :
Stage 1 - 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft)
Stage 2 - 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
Stage 3 - Re-torque to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
17. Refit H.T. leads to spark plugs. Secure leads to
rocker cover clips.
18. Align dipstick tube. Secure to rocker cover with
screw.
19. Reconnect purge hose to ram pipe housing.
20. Refit plenum chamber. See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair.
21. Secure heater hose to clip on inlet manifold.
22. Secure fuel pressure regulator return pipe in clip.
23. Reconnect fuel feed pipe to fuel rail.
24. Reconnect breather hose to rocker cover.
25. Reconnect battery negative lead.

11. Remove 4 bolts securing rocker cover to cylinder

head.

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ROCKER COVER GASKET (LH) - from 99MY Refit

Service repair no - 12.29.40 6. Clean mating faces of rocker cover and cylinder
head.
Remove 7. Position new gasket on cylinder head.
8. Locate rocker cover on gasket and install
1. Remove upper inlet manifold gasket See securing bolts.
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair. 9. Ensure gasket outer rim is correctly located
around periphery of rocker cover, then tighten
bolts in diagonally opposite sequence to:
Stage 1 - 3 Nm (2.2 lbf.ft).
Stage 2 - 7 Nm (5.2 lbf.ft).
10. Fit and tighten screw securing dip stick tube.
11. Fit plug leads to clips on rocker cover.
12. Fit upper inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.

2. Release HT leads from clips on rocker cover.

3. Remove screw securing dip stick tube.

4. Remove and discard 4 bolts securing rocker

cover.
5. Remove rocker cover and gasket.

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ROCKER COVER GASKET (RH) - from 99MY

Service repair no - 12.29.41

Remove

1. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,

Repair.
2. Remove upper inlet manifold gasket. See
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.

9. Remove and discard 4 bolts securing rocker

cover.
10. Remove rocker cover and gasket.

Refit

11. Clean mating faces of rocker cover and cylinder

head.
12. Position new gasket on cylinder head.
13. Locate rocker cover on gasket and install
securing bolts.
3. Release engine harness clip from coolant rail 14. Ensure gasket outer rim is correctly located
and move harness clear of rocker cover. around periphery of rocker cover, then tighten
4. Release clips and disconnect coolant hoses bolts in diagonally opposite sequence to:
from heater. Stage 1 - 3 Nm (2.2 lbf.ft).
5. Remove 2 bolts securing coolant rails and move Stage 2 - 7 Nm (5.2 lbf.ft).
outer rail clear of rocker cover. 15. Connect HT leads to spark plugs and fit leads to
6. Remove bolt securing inner coolant rail to inlet clips on rocker cover.
manifold, remove rail and discard ’O’ ring. 16. Clean coolant rail ’O’ ring recess.
7. Release HT leads from clips on rocker cover. 17. Lubricate and fit new ’O’ ring to coolant rail, fit
rail to inlet manifold and tighten bolt to 22 Nm
(16 lbf.ft).
18. Align outer coolant rail and fit and tighten bolts.
19. Connect coolant hoses to heater and secure
with clips.
20. Reposition engine harness and secure with clip
to coolant rail.
21. Fit upper inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
22. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.

8. Disconnect HT leads from spark plugs and move

clear of rocker cover.

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ROCKER SHAFT - OVERHAUL 4. Remove rocker shaft assembly. Ensure

pushrods remain seated in tappets.
Service repair no - 12.29.49 - LH Shaft Do not carry out further dismantling if
Service repair no - 12.29.50 - RH Shaft component is removed for access only.
Service repair no - 12.29.55 - Both Shafts 5. Remove and discard split pin from one end of
rocker shaft.
Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Remove relevant rocker cover. See this
section.

NOTE: If both shafts are to be removed,

identify each assembly to ensure refitment
on original cylinder bank.

3. Remove 4 bolts securing rocker shaft assembly.

6. Remove the following components:

NOTE: Retain components in correct

sequence for re-assembly.

7. Plain washer.
8. Wave washer.
9. Rocker arms.
10. Rocker pillars.
11. Springs.
12. Clean all components.
13. Inspect all components for wear.
14. Inspect rocker shaft and bores in rocker arms. If
excessively worn or scored, fit new components.
15. Replace all weak or broken springs.
16. Lubricate all moving parts with clean engine oil.
17. Re-assemble rocker shafts. Ensure that
components are returned to their original
positions, use new split pins to retain
components.
18. Ensure shaft identification groove is positioned
at one o’clock, with pushrod locations of rocker
arms to the right.

CAUTION: Oil feed restriction will result if

rocker shafts are incorrectly assembled.

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Refit SUMP - up to 99MY

19. Refit rocker shaft to original cylinder bank. Service repair no - 12.60.44
20. Engage push-rods in rocker arm locations.
21. Refit rocker shaft securing bolts. Tighten working Remove
from centre outwards to 38 Nm (28 lbf.ft).
22. Refit rocker cover. See this section. 1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
23. Reconnect battery negative lead.

2. Raise vehicle on 4 post ramp.

3. Remove engine acoustic cover (if applicable).
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
4. Remove gearbox acoustic cover (if applicable).
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
5. Remove engine oil dip stick.
6. Drain engine oil from sump. Refit sump plug.
7. Position support under chassis front
crossmember.
8. Lower ramp to give clearance between front axle
and sump.

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14. Position sump to cylinder block taking care not to

disturb sealant bead.

15. Fit nuts and bolts securing sump to cylinder

block and tighten in the sequence shown to 23
9. Release 2 heated oxygen sensor multiplugs Nm (17 lbf.ft) .
from sump brackets. 16. Fit sump plug and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
10. Remove 3 nuts and 14 bolts securing sump to 17. Engage oxygen sensor multiplugs to sump
cylinder block. brackets.
11. Remove sump. 18. Fit engine acoustic cover (if applicable). See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
Refit 19. Fit gearbox acoustic cover (if applicable). See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
12. Clean sealant from mating faces of sump and 20. Raise ramp and remove support.
cylinder block. 21. Lower vehicle.
22. Fill engine oil. See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES, Information.
23. Fit dip stick.

13. Apply a bead of Hylosil type 101 or 106 sealant

to joint face of sump as shown.
Bead width - areas A, B, C and D = 12 mm (0.5
in)
Bead width - remaining areas = 5 mm (0.20 in)
Bead length - areas A and B = 32 mm (1.23 in)
Bead length - remaining areas = 19 mm (0.75 in)

CAUTION: Do not spread sealant bead.

Sump must be fitted immediately after
applying sealant bead.

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SUMP GASKET - from 99MY Refit

Service repair no - 12.60.38 13. Clean all traces of RTV sealant from sump and
sump mating faces using a wide, flat-bladed
Remove implement or solvent.

1. Release fixings and remove battery cover.

2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Remove dipstick.
4. Raise vehicle on ramp
5. Drain engine oil. See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES, Information.
6. Raise front of vehicle under body to increase
clearance between engine and front axle.

14. Apply a bead of RTV sealant 5mm wide across

the cylinder block to front cover joint and across
the cylinder block to rear main bearing joint.
Apply a globule of RTV to cover end of cruciform
seal, (see illustration).
15. Fit new gasket to sump, ensuring that locating
tags are correctly positioned.

7. Remove 2 forward facing and 4 rearward facing

bolts securing sump to bell housing.
8. Remove 2 bolts in sump recess.
9. Remove 3 nuts securing front of sump.
10. Remove 12 bolts securing sump flange to
engine.
11. Manoeuvre sump over front axle and remove
sump.
12. Discard sump gasket.

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TAPPETS - ENGINE SET

Service repair no - 12.29.57

Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Remove inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
3. Remove both rocker shaft assemblies. See this
section.

NOTE: Identify each rocker shaft assembly

to ensure refitment on original cylinder
bank.

4. Remove pushrods, retain in fitted order.

5. Remove tappets.

16. Fit sump and tighten sump bolts and nuts in

sequence illustrated to 23 Nm (17 lbf.ft).
17. Fit and tighten bolts securing sump to bell
housing to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Refill engine oil and fit dip stick.
20. Connect battery earth lead.
21. Fit battery cover and secure with fixings. NOTE: If tappets are to be refitted, retain
with respective pushrods.

6. Clean tappets.
7. Check for even, circular wear patterns on
camshaft contact area.

NOTE: If contact area is pitted, or square

wear patterns have developed, renew
tappets. Inspect camshaft lobes for
excessive wear.

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8. Inspect tappet body for excessive wear or CYLINDER HEAD GASKET (LH) - from 99MY
scoring.
Service repair no - 12.29.02
NOTE: If scoring or deep wear patterns
extend up to oil feed area, replace tappet. Remove

9. Inspect pushrod seats in tappets. If surface is 1. Remove inlet manifold gasket See MANIFOLD
rough or pitted, replace tappet. AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
10. Clean and inspect tappet bores in engine block. 2. Remove exhaust manifold gasket See
11. Ensure that tappets rotate freely in their MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
respective bores.
12. Inspect pushrods for straightness.
13. Inspect pushrod contact surfaces. If surfaces are
rough or pitted, replace pushrod.
14. Inspect pushrod seats in valve rocker arms. If
surfaces are rough or pitted, replace rocker arm.

Refit

15. Immerse tappets in clean engine oil.

16. Lubricate tappet bores with clean engine oil.
17. Refit tappets in removed order.
18. Refit pushrods in removed order.
19. Refit rocker shaft assemblies. See this section.
20. Refit inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair. 3. Remove dipstick and dipstick tube. Remove four
21. Reconnect battery negative lead. screws securing rocker cover and remove rocker
cover.

4. Remove bolt securing engine harness to rear of

cylinder head.

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5. Progressively remove 4 bolts securing rocker 9. Remove cylinder head gasket.

shaft and remove rocker shaft.
6. Remove push rods. Refit

NOTE: Store push rods in their fitted 10. Clean mating faces of cylinder block and head
order. using suitable gasket removal spray and a
plastic scraper, ensure that bolt holes in block
are clean and dry.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scraper or

machined surfaces may be damaged.

11. Check head and block faces for warping and

pitting.
12. Fit cylinder head gasket with the word TOP
uppermost.

NOTE: Gasket must be fitted dry.

13. Carefully fit cylinder head and locate on dowels.

14. Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt threads
7. In the sequence shown remove 10 bolts with clean engine oil.
securing the cylinder head to block.
8. Remove cylinder head.

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NOTE: Long bolts: 1, 3, 5. CYLINDER HEAD GASKET (RH) - from 99MY

Service repair no - 12.29.03

Remove

1. Remove inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD

AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
2. Remove RH exhaust manifold gasket. See
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.

NOTE: RHD models: Exhaust manifold will

remain captive in engine bay but clear of
cylinder head.

15. Fit bolts and tighten in the sequence shown to

20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then 90 ° , then a further 90 ° .
16. Clean push rods.
17. Lubricate ends of push rods with clean engine
oil.
18. Fit push rods in their removed order.
19. Clean base of rocker pillars and mating faces on
cylinder head.
20. Clean contact surface on rockers, valves and
push rods.
21. Lubricate contact surfaces and rocker shaft with
clean engine oil.
22. Fit rocker shaft assembly and engage push rods.
23. Tighten rocker shaft securing bolts progressively
to 38 Nm (28 lbf.ft).
24. Fit and tighten engine harness bolt to 20 Nm (15
lbf.ft).
3. Remove bolt securing auxiliary drive belt
25. Refit rocker cover.
tensioner and remove tensioner.
26. Ensure dipstick tube and mating face on cylinder
block is clean.
27. Apply Loctite 638 to end of dipstick tube and fit
tube and dipstick to cylinder block.
28. Fit exhaust manifold. See MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
29. Fit inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.

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4. Remove bolt securing engine earth lead.

5. Remove bolt securing engine oil cooler pipe to
alternator mounting bracket.

9. Progressively remove 4 bolts securing the rocker

shaft and remove rocker shaft assembly.
10. Remove push rods.

NOTE: Store push rods in their fitted

order.
6. Remove 4 bolts securing alternator mounting
bracket and remove bracket.

11. In the sequence shown remove 10 bolts

7. Disconnect HT leads from spark plugs.
securing the cylinder head.
8. Remove rocker cover.
12. Remove cylinder head.

13. Remove cylinder head gasket.

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Refit TIMING CHAIN AND GEARS - from 99MY

14. Use a suitable gasket removal spray and plastic Service repair no - 12.65.12
scraper to clean cylinder head and cylinder block
mating faces. Ensure bolt holes are left clean Remove
and dry.
1. Remove front cover gasket. See this section.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scraper or
machined surfaces may be damaged.

15. Check head and block faces for warping and

pitting.
16. Fit cylinder head gasket with the word TOP
uppermost.

NOTE: Gasket must be fitted dry.

17. Carefully fit cylinder head and locate on dowels.

18. Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt threads
with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Long bolts: 1, 3, 5. short bolts: 2, 4,

6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

19. Fit bolts and tighten in the sequence shown to

20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then 90 ° , then a further 90 ° .
20. Clean push rods.
21. Lubricate ends of push rods with clean engine
oil.
22. Fit push rods in their removed order.
23. Clean base of rocker pillars and mating face on
cylinder head.
24. Clean contact surface on rockers, valves and
push rods. 2. Fit crankshaft pulley bolt and rotate engine to
25. Lubricate contact surface and rocker shaft with align timing marks. Remove crankshaft pulley
clean engine oil. bolt.
26. Fit rocker shaft assembly and engage push rods.
Tighten bolts progressively to 38 Nm (28 lbf.ft).
27. Fit rocker cover.
28. Position alternator mounting bracket, fit and
tighten bolts to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
29. Position engine harness, align oil cooler pipe
and secure with bolt.
30. Position auxiliary drive belt tensioner, fit bolt and
tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
31. Position engine earth lead, fit bolt and tighten to
22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
32. Connect HT leads to spark plugs.
33. Fit exhaust manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
34. Fit inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair.
35. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

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Refit

7. Clean timing chain, gears and gear locations.

8. Fit key to crankshaft.
9. Temporarily fit gears to camshaft and crankshaft.
If necessary, rotate shafts to align timing marks.

NOTE: When aligned correctly, the timing

marks will face each other: the crankshaft
gear with its timing mark at twelve 0’clock
position and the camshaft with its timing mark at
six 0’clock position.

10. Remove gears from shafts and fit to timing

chain.
11. With timing marks aligned, fit timing chain and
gears as an assembly.
12. Restrain the camshaft gear and tighten retaining
bolt to 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft).
3. Restrain camshaft gear and remove gear 13. Fit front cover gasket See this section.
retaining bolt. 14. Reconnect battery negative lead.
4. Remove camshaft drive chain and gears as an
assembly.
5. Remove gears from chain.
6. If necessary remove key from crankshaft.

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