Range Rover P38
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
9
REPAIR
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE - V8
Service repair no - 30.10.09
Remove
1. Raise vehicle on four post lift.
2. Support transmission with a suitable stand.
3. Remove 6 nuts securing transmission mount to
crossmember. Remove snubber bar. Discard
nuts.
4. Remove 3 of 4 nuts and bolts securing each side
of crossmember to chassis.
5. With assistance, remove remaining bolt securing
crossmember. Remove crossmember.
6. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
harnesses. Release multiplugs from sump
brackets.
7. Remove cable tie securing L.H. HO2S harness
to gearbox bracket.
8. Remove 2 nuts securing front pipe to
intermediate pipe flanges.
9. Remove 6 nuts securing front pipe to exhaust
manifold flanges.
10. Remove front pipe. Collect front pipe to manifold
gaskets.
11. If necessary, remove HO2S.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair.
Refit
12. Ensure mating faces are clean.
13. If removed, fit HO2S.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair.
14. Position front pipe assembly with gaskets to
manifolds. Secure with nuts. Tighten to
50 Nm
(37 lbf.ft)
15. Secure front pipe to intermediate pipe flange
with nuts. Tighten to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
16. Secure LH HO2S harness to gearbox bracket
with cable tie.
17. Connect HO2S harnesses. Secure multiplugs to
sump brackets.
18. With assistance, position transmission
crossmember on chassis. Secure with nuts and
bolts. Tighten to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
19. Fit snubber bar. Secure transmission mount to
crossmember with new flange nuts. Tighten to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
20. Remove support from transmission.
21. Lower vehicle.