Range Rover SE (LP) V8-4.0L (1995)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Customer Interest
Front Crankshaft Seal - Oil Leaks
No: 12/05/97/NAS
Ref: WSM Section 12
Issue: 1
Date: 10/06/97
PRIDE V
4-10
Replace Front Crankshaft Seal
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
RANGE ROVER (LP)
Up to VA377414
SITUATION:
FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL LEAKING
It has been found that the front crankshaft seal can leak on some Range Rovers.
RESOLUTION:
REPLACE FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL
A new twin lip seal has been introduced into production on all Land Rover V-8s. Use the following procedure to replace the existing seal with the new
design seal.
NOTE:
The repairs outlined in this TIB are to be performed to resolve customer complaint of the symptoms described.
PARTS INFORMATION:
ERR6490 ................. Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
Qty 1
Locally sourced:
Loctite(R) 272 or 270 Threadlocker
Engine Oil for Top-up
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
12.65.05 ................. Time 0.65 hrs.
Replace Front Crankshaft Seal
COMP CODE: ............ 1Q1N
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Obtain the radio security code and disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Refer to the COOLING SYSTEM Repair section in the WSM and remove the cooling fan.