Range Rover SE (LP) V8-4.0L (1995)
Flywheel: Removal and Replacement
Flywheel And Starter Ring Gear
Flywheel - remove
1. Restrain crankshaft and remove 6 bolts securing flywheel.
2. Remove flywheel.
NOTE: Dowel located
Flywheel and starter ring gear - inspection
1. Inspect flywheel face for cracks, scores and overheating. The flywheel can be refaced on the clutch face providing thickness does not go below
minimum.
Flywheel minimum thickness A = 40.45 mm (1.6 in)
2. Inspect starter ring gear for worn, chipped and broken teeth.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove reluctor ring.
3. Renew starter ring gear if necessary.
Starter ring gear - renew
1. Drill a 6 mm (0.250 in) diameter hole at root of 2 teeth.
CAUTION: Do not allow drill to enter flywheel.
2. Secure flywheel in soft jawed vice.
3. Split ring gear using a cold chisel.
WARNING: Wear safety goggles and take precautions against flying fragments when splitting ring gear.
4. Remove flywheel from vice, remove old ring gear, and place flywheel, clutch side down, on a flat surface.