Range Rover P38
CLUTCH
5
REPAIR
9. Working diagonally, sequentially slacken 6 bolts
securing clutch cover to flywheel. Remove bolts.
10. Remove cover assembly. Collect friction plate.
Check
11. Check linings of friction plate for excessive or
uneven wear, burning or contamination.
12. Check splines of friction plate for excessive
wear.
13. Check friction surface of cover for burning,
distortion or scoring.
14. Check fingers of cover for cracks and distortion.
15. Check release bearing for smooth operation.
16. Renew components as necessary.
CAUTION: Release bearing is packed with
grease, do not wash in solvent.
Refit
17. Ensure mating faces are clean.
NOTE: New friction plates are supplied
with splines pre-greased.
18. Smear friction plate splines with ’Molycote BR2’.
19. Position friction plate on flywheel. Fit
LRT-12-123 to align plate.
20. Position cover, locate on dowels.
NOTE: If original cover is refitted, align
marks.
21. Secure cover with bolts. Tighten progressively,
in a diagonal sequence, to:
M8 8.8 -
24 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
M8 10.9 -
34 Nm (25 lbf.ft)
22. Remove LRT-12-123 and LRT-12-106.
23. Position spacer plate onto dowels.
24. Position clutch housing onto dowels. Ensure
release fork engages with release bearing.
25. Align clutch fluid pipe bracket and coolant pipe
with clutch housing.
26. Secure clutch housing with bolts.
M8 - Tighten to
27 Nm (20 lbf .ft)
M10 - Tighten to
51 Nm (38 lbf.ft)
M12 - Tighten to
86 Nm (63 lbf.ft)
27. Smear push rod socket of release lever with
’Molycote FB180’.
28. Position slave cylinder on clutch housing.
Ensure push rod has engaged with lever. Secure
cylinder with bolts. Tighten to
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft)
29. Secure push rod gaiter to clutch lever.
30. Secure fluid pipe to clips.
31. Fit starter motor.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair.
32. Fit gearbox assembly.
See MANUAL
GEARBOX, Repair.