L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
ENGINE - V8
OVERHAUL 12-2-81
3. Using the adjustable spacers, carefully release
and remove the 5 main bearing caps.
NOTE: All main bearing shell locating keys
must align. Bearing caps 1 to 3 are marked and
number 5 main bearing cap carries the
crankshaft thrust bearings. Number 4 main
bearing cap is not marked.
4. Remove crankshaft from cylinder block.
5. Remove and discard bearing shells from
cylinder block and main bearing caps.
6. Remove crankshaft thrust washers.
7. Use a puller and remove the crankshaft gear.
8. Remove key from crankshaft.
Inspect
1. Check paint mark on crankshaft front web to
determine if main bearing journals have been
ground undersize.
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