TD5 Defender
12
ENGINE
22
OVERHAUL
Refit
1. Clean crankshaft rear oil seal housing mating
face on cylinder block, ensure bolt and dowel
holes are clean and dry. Remove all traces of oil
from oil seal running surface on crankshaft.
2. Position seal protector LRT-12-061 over
crankshaft boss. Fit new seal and housing,
remove LRT-12-061.
CAUTION: Oil seal must be fitted dry.
3. Fit oil seal housing bolts and using sequence
shown, tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft) .
4. Fit sump gasket. See this Section.
5. Fit flywheel. See Repair.
STARTER RING GEAR
Service repair no - 12.53.19
Remove.
1. Remove flywheel. See Repair.
2. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter hole at root of 2
teeth.
3. Apply a cold chisel to root of teeth, break ring
gear and remove from flywheel.
WARNING: SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN.
Refit
1. Heat ring gear evenly to 350
°
C, indicated by
light blue colour.
2. Locate ring gear on flywheel and press on to
flange.
WARNING: Handle hot ring gear with care.
3. Allow ring gear to air cool.
4. Fit flywheel. See Repair.
