Discovery I (LJ) V8-4.0L (1996)
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INSTALL NEW SIDE SEALS
1.
Refer to the Workshop Manual section 12.53.13 and remove the torque converter drive plate or flywheel.
2.
Refer to Workshop Manual section 12.60.38 and remove the sump.
3.
Refer to Workshop Manual, section 86.60.01 and remove the starter motor.
4.
Remove Allen side bolts from the rear main bearing cap.
5.
Remove the rear main bearing cap bolts, main bearing cap and crankshaft oil seal.
6.
Remove the side seals from the main bearing cap.
7.
Carefully remove any residue sealant from the main bearing cap to cylinder block mating surfaces.
8.
Ensure seal locations and mating surfaces in the main bearing cap and cylinder block are clean.
CAUTION:
The main bearing cap bolt holes in the cylinder block must be clean and dry.
9.
Clean cap bolt holes and verify they are dry.
10.
Fit new side seals (LUN000010) to the main bearing cap. (Arrowed in Figure 1)
CAUTION:
Ensure sealant does not enter the cylinder block bolt holes.
11.
Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in) wide bead of STC50550 sealant to the main bearing cap rear mating surfaces on the cylinder block. (Arrowed in Figure 2)
12.
Carefully locate main bearing cap into position.
13.
Start but do not tighten side bolts.
14.
Apply initial torque of 13.5 Nm (10 lbf.ft.) to the main bearing cap bolts and side bolts.
15.
Apply final torque of 92 Nm (68 lbf.ft.) to the main bearing cap bolts.
