Range Rover Workshop Manual - Eng - Landiesrus

LAND ROVER V8SUMP GASKET - from 99MYService repair no - 12.60.38RemoveRefit13. Clean all traces of RTV sealant from sump andsump mating faces using a wide, flat-bladedimplement or solvent.1. Release fixings and remove battery cover.2. Disconnect battery earth lead.3. Remove dipstick.4. Raise vehicle on ramp5. Drain engine oil. See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDSAND CAPACITIES, Information.6. Raise front of vehicle under body to increaseclearance between engine and front axle.14. Apply a bead of RTV sealant 5mm wide acrossthe cylinder block to front cover joint and acrossthe cylinder block to rear main bearing joint.Apply a globule of RTV to cover end of cruciformseal, (see illustration).15. Fit new gasket to sump, ensuring that locatingtags are correctly positioned.7. Remove 2 forward facing and 4 rearward facingbolts securing sump to bell housing.8. Remove 2 bolts in sump recess.9. Remove 3 nuts securing front of sump.10. Remove 12 bolts securing sump flange toengine.11. Manoeuvre sump over front axle and removesump.12. Discard sump gasket.REPAIR49