Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove drive plate (automatic transmission) or flywheel (manual transmission).
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove rear main bearing cap.
4. Remove cross seals from cap.
5. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean main bearing cap and oil seal area of block.
Figure 1
2. Fit new cross seals [7] to bearing cap see Figure 1.
3. Apply Hylomar SQ32M [8] to block as illustrated in Figure 1.
4. Lubricate bearing shell and cross seals using clean engine oil.
5. Fit bearing cap, do not tighten bolts [10] see Figure 1.
6. Ensure cap is fully home and seated squarely on the block.
Service Tools LRT-12-010, LRT-12-091
7. Ensure service tools LRT-12-010 and LRT-12-091 are clean. Coat each with clean engine oil.
CAUTION: Do not handle oil seal lip, check it is not damaged. Ensure outside diameter remains clean and dry.