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Land Rover Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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NOTE: 

The front cover bolts/studs enter into an oil pressure cavity, so sealing is critical. Do not use a thread locking compound. Use a thread sealing
compound such as Loctite(R) # 545, # 567.

5.

Apply thread sealing compound to the front cover bolts/studs.

6.

If Range Rover, install front cover studs.

7.

Position oil pan and finger-tighten bolts.

8.

Tighten bolts progressively in two stages in the sequence shown in figure 6.

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Tighten to 10 Nm. (71 lbf ft.)

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Tighten to 25 Nm. (18 lbf ft.).

9.

If Range Rover, perform the following:

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Raise lift and remove cross member support.

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Lower lift.

10.

Install screw holding dipstick tube to valve cover.

11.

Refill engine with oil to the proper level.

12.

Start engine and check for leaks.

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