Discovery II (LT) V8-4.0L (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Gasket - Intermediate Plate
Gasket - Intermediate Plate
Service Repair No - 44.20.11
Remove
1. Remove torque converter oil seal.
Refer to Torque Converter.
2. Remove 12 bolts and plain washers securing converter housing and intermediate plate to gearbox casing. Note the position of the 4 bolts that have
sealant applied to the bolt threads.
3. Hold input shaft in position and carefully lift off converter housing and intermediate plate as an assembly. Note the position of the Torrington race
on the forward clutch hub, and the thrust washer which will stay attached to the intermediate plate by fluid adhesion.
4. Remove and discard intermediate plate gasket.
5. Remove thrust washer from intermediate plate.
Refit
1. Clean intermediate plate and mating face on gearbox casing.
2. Apply Petroleum Jelly to new gasket and position on gearbox casing.
3. Apply Petroleum Jelly to thrust washer and Torrington race.
4. Correctly position Torrington race and thrust washer to forward clutch hub.
5. Position converter housing and intermediate plate assembly to gearbox casing.
6. Clean bolts and plain washers and old sealant from 4 bolt threads.