ENGINE FRONT COVER
SPECIAL TOOLS Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Remover, crankshaft pulley 303-588 Holding Tool Crankshaft Pulley 303-893(LRT-12-080) Adapter 303-191-03 Bolts and spacers 303-191-04 Remover, crankshaft seal 303-D121 Remover, crankshaft seal 303-D121 Adapter - Crankshaft seal installer 303-1100-01
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- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information__specifications) .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the coolant manifold. Refer to «Coolant Manifold»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-42l) .
- Remove the cooling fan drive belt tensioner. Remove the bolt.
- Remove the cooling fan pulley. Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the cooling fan drive hub bearing. Remove the 5 bolts.
- Release the accessory drive belt. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise, using a 3/8 " drive wrench.
- Remove the coolant pump pulley. Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Remove the bolt.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley. Remove the bolt. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining idler pulley.
- Remove the oil level indicator and tube. See «Oil Level Indicator and Tube»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Remove the LH front wheel.
- Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
- Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
- Release the A/C compressor. Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the battery positive cable. Release the cover. Remove the nut.
- Remove the generator. Remove the 3 bolts. Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the generator mounting bracket. Loosen the lower rear bolt. Remove the 3 remaining bolts.
- Using the special tools, retain the crankshaft pulley.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt. Discard the bolt. Remove the special tools.
- Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft pulley. Collect the locking ring. Remove the special tools.
- Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
- Check the crankshaft damper pulley and locking ring for damage.
- Remove the RH valve cover. See «Valve Cover RH»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Remove the LH valve cover. See «Valve Cover LH»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Release the engine wiring harness. Release the 2 clips. Remove the bolt.
- Remove the engine front cover. Remove the 24 bolts. Remove and discard the gasket.
- Install the engine front cover. Clean the component mating faces. Apply a bead of sealant 3 mm diameter, by 12 mm long, to the 8 places indicated. Install a new gasket.
- Evenly and progressively tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 12 Nm (9 lb.ft).
- Attach the engine wiring harness. Secure the clips. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the LH valve cover. See «Valve Cover LH»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Install the RH valve cover. See «Valve Cover RH»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front seal. Lubricate the seal with clean engine oil. Use the discarded crankshaft bolt with the special tool. Remove the special tools.
- Install the crankshaft pulley. Lubricate the seal with clean engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft pulley locking ring.
- Install, but do not tighten, the new crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Using the special tools, retain the crankshaft pulley. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 380 Nm (280 lb.ft). Remove the special tools.
- Secure the generator mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Install the generator. Tighten the 3 bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft). Connect the electrical connector.
- Connect the battery positive cable. Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft). Secure the cover.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten the screws.
- Install the accessory drive belt idler pulleys. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Position the A/C compressor to the engine. If a new compressor is being installed, the required amount of refrigerant oil must be drained from it.
- Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Secure the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
- Connect the refrigerant lines. Clean the component mating faces. Install the new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the front wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
- Install the oil level indicator and tube. See «Oil Level Indicator and Tube»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Install the coolant pump pulley. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
- Install the cooling fan drive hub bearing. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the cooling fan pulley. Tighten the bolts evenly to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Secure the accessory drive belt.
- Install the cooling fan drive belt tensioner. Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
- Install the coolant manifold. Refer to «Coolant Manifold»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-42l) .
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information__specifications) .
- Refill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-42l__cooling-system-draining-filling-and-bleeding) .
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- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to «Exhaust System»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-42l) .
- Remove the engine undershield. Refer to «Engine Undershield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Remove the cooling fan. Refer to «Cooling Fan»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-42l__cooling-fan) .
- Remove the cooling fan belt. Note the fitted position. Rotate the cooling fan belt tensioner clockwise. Loosen the cooling fan belt tensioner bolt to aid the removal of the belt.
- Remove the cooling fan pulley. Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the cooling fan drive hub bearing. Remove the 5 bolts.
- Release the accessory drive belt. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise, using a 3/8 " drive wrench.
- Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Remove the bolt.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley. Remove the bolt. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining idler pulley.
- Remove the oil level indicator and tube. See «Oil Level Indicator and Tube»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Remove the LH front wheel.
- Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
- Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
- Release the A/C compressor. Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the A/C compressor.
- Remove the engine compartment LH heat shield. Remove the 2 nuts. Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the lower steering column from the steering gear. Note the fitted position. Align the steering wheel to straight ahead. Remove and discard the Torx bolt.
- Remove the LH front sidemember exhaust heat shield. Remove the 4 nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Remove and discard the 8 bolts. Remove the gasket/heat shield retaining bolt. Discard the gasket/heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold. Clean the component mating faces. Install the gasket/heat shield and tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft). Install, and lightly tighten the bolts. Evenly and progressively, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Install the LH front sidemember exhaust heat shield. Tighten the nuts.
- Attach the lower steering column. Make sure that the steering gear tag is aligned correctly, as shown. Install a new Torx bolt and tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the engine compartment LH heat shield. Tighten the screws. Tighten the nuts.
- Position the A/C compressor to the engine. If a new compressor is being installed, the required amount of refrigerant oil must be drained from it.
- Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Secure the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
- Connect the refrigerant lines. Clean the component mating faces. Install the new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the front wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
- Install the oil level indicator and tube. See «Oil Level Indicator and Tube»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/mechanical/#engine-42l) .
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
- Install the cooling fan drive hub bearing. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the cooling fan pulley. Tighten the bolts evenly to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Secure the accessory drive belt.
- Install the cooling fan belt. Tighten the cooling fan belt tensioner bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft). Rotate the cooling fan belt tensioner clockwise.
- Install the cooling fan. Refer to «Cooling Fan»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/cooling-fan/#engine-cooling-42l__cooling-fan) .
- Install the engine undershield. Refer to «Engine Undershield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to «Exhaust System»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-42l) .
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) .
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- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the RH front wheel.
- Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Remove the engine undershield. Refer to «Engine Undershield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Remove the engine compartment RH heat shield. Remove the 2 nuts. Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the lower steering column from the steering gear. Note the fitted position. Align the steering wheel to straight ahead. Remove and discard the Torx bolt.
- Remove the starter motor heat shield. Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the LH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold. Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
- Disconnect the RH catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold. Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
- Disconnect the 2 front exhaust hangers.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the exhaust manifold. Remove and discard the 8 bolts. Remove the gasket/heat shield retaining bolt. Discard the gasket/heat shield.
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- Install the exhaust manifold. Clean the component mating faces. Install the gasket/heat shield and tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft). Install, and lightly tighten the bolts. Evenly and progressively, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten the screws.
- Attach the exhaust hangers.
- Position the RH catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Clean the components. Tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Position the LH catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Clean the components. Tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Install the starter motor heat shield. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Attach the lower steering column. Make sure that the steering gear tag is aligned correctly, as shown. Install a new Torx bolt and tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the engine compartment RH heat shield. Tighten the screws. Tighten the nuts.
- Install the engine undershield. Refer to «Engine Undershield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Install the fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Install the front wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) .
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- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the RH headlamp assembly. Refer to «Headlamp Assembly»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lighting) .
- Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Disconnect the 2 auxiliary oil cooler hoses. Position a container to collect the oil spillage. Release the 2 clips.
- Remove the auxiliary oil cooler. Remove the 2 bolts.
- Install the auxiliary oil cooler. Clean the components. Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
- Connect the auxiliary oil cooler hoses. Clean the components. Secure with the clips.
- Install the RH fender splash shield. Refer to «Fender Splash Shield»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels) .
- Install the RH headlamp assembly. Refer to «Headlamp Assembly»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lighting) .
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/iii-2005-2009/remont/charging-system/#charging-system-general-information) .
- Check and top-up the engine oil.