Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
9. Noting their installed position, remove 9 bolts securing timing cover to cylinder block; remove cover; collect camshaft sensor harness mounting
bracket.
NOTE: Timing cover is dowel located.
CAUTION: Oil pump drive gear is retained in oil pump inner rotor; do not attempt to remove drive gear.
10. Remove and discard gasket.
11. Remove and discard oil seal from timing cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean sealant from threads of timing cover bolts.
2. Clean all traces of gasket material from mating faces of timing cover and cylinder block.
CAUTION: Use a plastic scraper.
3. Clean oil seal location in timing cover.
4. Lubricate oil pump gears and oil seal recesses in timing cover with engine oil.
5. Apply Hylosil jointing compound to new timing cover gasket, position gasket to cylinder block.
6. Locate tool No. LRT-12-090, or equivalent, on timing cover and oil pump drive gear.
7. Position timing cover to cylinder block and at the same time, rotate tool No. LRT-12-090, or equivalent, until drive gear keyway is aligned with
Woodruff key.
8. Install timing cover to cylinder block.