Defender 90 (LD) V8-4.0L (1997)
12. Using sequence shown, tighten bolts to:
Stage 1 - Initial torque
Main bearing cap bolts - 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Main bearing cap side bolts - 13.5 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 - Final torque
Main bearing cap bolts numbers 1 to 8 - 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
Main bearing cap bolts numbers 9 and 10 - 92 Nm (68 ft. lbs.)
Main bearing cap side bolts 11 to 20 - 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
13. Trim off excess material from rear main bearing cap side seals.
14. Clean seal location and running surface on crankshaft.
15. Clean seal protector LRT-12-095 and lubricate with engine oil.
16. Lubricate oil seal lip with engine oil.
17. Position seal protector LRT-12-095 to crankshaft.
18. Fit seal using tool LRT-12-091.
19. Fit Woodruff key to crankshaft.
20. Check crankshaft end-float.
NOTE: If 0.508 mm (0.02 in) oversize main bearings have been fitted, it may be necessary to machine thrust faces of crankshaft centre main
bearing location to achieve correct end-float. Ensure an equal amount of material is removed from each thrust face.
21. Fit big-end bearings.
22. Fit timing cover and gears.
23. Fit flywheel or drive plate and ring gear assembly.
24. Fit sump.
Crankshaft end - float - check
1. Set-up DTI to measure end float.
2. Move crankshaft forwards and zero gauge.
3. Move crankshaft rearwards, record end-float reading obtained.
Crankshaft end-float = 0.10 to 0.20 mm (0.004 to 0.008 in).
4. Remove DTI.