Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
Valve Body: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Site vehicle on a four post ramp [hoist].
2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Drain oil and install plug with new seal.
5. Detach heat shield at front exhaust pipe to manifold.
6. Disconnect electrical connector from oxygen sensors.
7. Remove catalytic converter assembly.
8. Remove chassis cross-member from under gearbox.
9. Disconnect dipstick tube at oil pan.
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Loosen securing bolt at bell housing and move dipstick aside.
10. Remove clamps securing oil pan.
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Note their locations for install and withdraw oil pan.
11. Remove gasket and clean gasket mating faces.
12. Remove securing screws and detach oil screen and suction pipe, taking care to retain suction pipe spacer, discard O-ring seal.