Lower Timing Cover Sealing (G2920267): Repair
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
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CAUTION: Failure to follow this step may result in damage to the crankshaft rear oil seal.
The existing special tool JLR-303-1674 must be modified as illustrated before use.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1674
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CAUTION: Make sure the locating dowels are positioned as shown in the illustration. Failure to position the dowels as shown in the illustration may result in engine damage.
Using a suitable tool, position the dowels as shown in the illustration.
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CAUTION: Make sure all the mating faces are clean and free from foreign material.
Remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
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CAUTION:
- Make sure all the mating faces are clean and free from foreign material.
- The lower timing cover must be installed within 7 minutes of applying the RTV sealant.
Apply a continuous 3 mm diameter bead of sealant to the area illustrated.
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CAUTION:
- Take care not to damage the cylinder head gasket when installing the lower timing cover.
- Make sure the dowels are correctly located.
- Install the lower timing cover.
- Install and tighten the 4 bolts.
Torque : 10 Nm
- Release the 4 bolts by a quarter of a turn.
- Install and tighten the 3 bolts.
Torque : 12 Nm
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NOTE: Install the bolts to the positions noted on removal.
Install and tighten the 12 bolts.
Torque : 25 Nm
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal alignment tool as illustrated.
Install the Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1674A
- Install and tighten the 2 M8 bolts.
Torque : 10 Nm
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal alignment tool as illustrated.
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that the mating face is clean and free of foreign material.
- If the seal is removed from the spacer provided, a new seal must be installed.
NOTE: The component labelled (2) in the illustration is an alignment spacer provided with the new seal.Position the new crankshaft oil seal (1) and spacer (2) over special tool JLR-303-1674A. Carefully slide the crankshaft oil seal (1) over the end of the crankshaft and discard the spacer (2).
Renew Part: Crankshaft rear seal Quantity: 1 .
- Install the second part of special tool JLR-303-1674A to position the crankshaft oil seal correctly.
Install the Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1674A
- Tighten the bolt until the seal is fully installed and the bolt stops turning.
- Install the second part of special tool JLR-303-1674A to position the crankshaft oil seal correctly.
- Remove the special tools.
Remove the Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1674A