Range Rover County LWB (LH) V8-4.2L (1993)
NOTE: Seal protector LRT-12-095 illustrated.
15. Position seal protector to crankshaft.
16. Engine numbers without suffix B: Fit oil seal squarely using hand pressure only until fully seated in recess.
17. Engine numbers with suffix B: Fit seal using tool LRT-12-091.
18. Using sequence shown, tighten main bearing cap bolts to:
Numbers 1 to 4 bearing caps - 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
Rear bearing cap -90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
19. Fit Woodruff key to crankshaft.
20. Check crankshaft end-float.
NOTE: If 0.508 mm (0.02 in) oversize main bearings have been fitted, it may be necessary to machine thrust faces of centre main bearing to
achieve correct end-float. Ensure an equal amount of material is removed from each thrust face.
21. Fit big-end bearings.
22. Fit timing cover and gears.
23. Fit flywheel or drive plate and ring gear assembly.
Crankshaft end - float - check
1. Set-up DTI to measure end float.
2. Move crankshaft forwards and zero gauge.
3. Move crankshaft rearwards, record end-float reading obtained.
Crankshaft end-float = 0.10 to 0.20mm (0.004 to 0.008 in).
4. Remove DTI.
NOTE: Crankshaft end-float is controlled by thrust faces on upper half of centre main bearing shell.