Land Rover Defender: Engine Front Cover - Ingenium I4 2.0l Petrol

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

303-1433

Lower Timing Cover Alignment tool

JLR-303-1628

Remover/Installer, Front Crankshaft Seal

PART(S)

REMOVAL

NOTE:

• 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.

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

2. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

3. Vacuum drain the engine oil.

4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

5.

NOTE: Note the installed position of the components prior to removal.

• Remove the 2 covers.
• Remove the 2 bolts.
• Remove the 2 idler pulleys.

6.

• Remove the 12 bolts.
• Remove the engine front cover.

7.

NOTE: This step is not required if a new engine front cover is installed.

• Use the special tool to remove the crankshaft front seal.

  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1628

• Discard the crankshaft front seal.

INSTALLATION

1.

NOTES:

• This step is not required if a new engine front cover is installed.
• Do not lubricate the crankshaft front seal.

• Install a new crankshaft front seal to the special tool.

  Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1628.

  Renew Part: Crankshaft front oil seal Quantity: 1.

• Install the special tool and the crankshaft front seal.
• Tighten the crankshaft front seal.

  Torque: 30Nm

• Remove the special tool.

2.

Apply RTV sealant in the positions shown.

3.

• Install the engine front cover.
• Install the special tool.

  Special Tool(s): 303-1433

4.

• Install and tighten the 4 bolts in the illustrated sequence.

  Torque: 12Nm

• Working diagonally, install and tighten the remaining 8 bolts.

  Torque: 12Nm

5. Remove the special tool.

6.

CAUTION: Make sure the component is installed to its noted removal position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

• Install the left idler pulley.
• Install and tighten the bolt.

  Torque: 48Nm

• Install the cover.

7.

CAUTION: Make sure the component is installed to its noted removal position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

• Install the right side idler pulley.
• Install and tighten the bolt.

  Torque: 25Nm

• Install the cover.

8. Install the crankshaft pulley.

9. Fill the engine with oil.

10. Connect the startup battery ground cable.

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