Range Rover (LP) V8-4.0L (1999)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Front Cover and Oil Pump Assembly
FRONT COVER AND OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 12.60.26
Remove
1. Remove front cover gasket.
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.
Refit
6. Ensure oil filter cartridge adapter thread is clean and apply Loctite 577 sealant to thread.
7. Ensure oil pressure switch and mating face is clean.
8. Fit new O-ring and tighten switch to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
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 ft. lbs.).
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 ft. lbs.).
13. Fit front cover gasket.