Range Rover P38
12
ENGINE
NEW RANGE ROVER
54
REPAIR
CRANKSHAFT AND MAIN BEARINGS
Service repair no - 12.21.33/01
Remove
1. Remove engine and gearbox.
See this section.
2. Remove oil pump.
See this section.
3. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal.
See this
section.
4. Remove pistons and connecting rods.
See this
section.
5. Using sequence shown, progressively slacken
then remove main bearing cap bolts.
NOTE: Do not discard bolts at this stage.
6. Ensure that main bearing caps 1 to 5 are
suitably identified on the exhaust manifold side
of the engine.
NOTE: Main bearing caps 6 and 7 are not
marked on production, ensure that they
are suitably identified to their fitted
positions. Bearing cap 6 carries the integral
thrust/main bearing shell.
7. Remove main bearing caps.
8. Remove and discard main bearing shells from
caps.
9. Lift out crankshaft.
10. Remove and discard main bearing shells from
cylinder block.
11. Clean crankshaft, ensure all oilways are clear.
12. Clean main bearing caps and bearing shell
locations in cylinder block; ensure bearing cap
bolt holes are clean and dry.
13. Clean original bearing cap bolts and lightly oil
threads.
