Part 1

The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in Land Rover TSB - LTB00143

Crankshaft Main Bearing Carrier

Service Repair No - 12.21.42

Special Service Tools
































Removal - Part 1
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the engine.

4. Mount the engine to an engine stand.

5. Remove the air conditioning compressor (NC) support bracket.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.





6. Remove the cooling fan drive belt tensioner.
^ Remove the bolt.





7. Remove the coolant manifold.
^ Release the clips and disconnect the 4 coolant hoses.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
^ Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.





8. Remove the coolant pump and accessory drive belt idler pulleys.
^ Remove the bolts.





9. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.





10. Disconnect the battery positive cable.
^ Remove the battery positive cable cover.
^ Remove the nut.

11. Remove the generator.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.





12. Remove the generator mounting bracket.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.





NOTE: Some oil spillage is inevitable during this operation.

NOTE: Clean the components general area prior to dismantling.

13. Remove the oil filter.
^ Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.





14. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor electrical connector.

15. Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.





16. Remove the oil filter housing.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the 0-ring seal.





CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the crankshaft setting peg, 3O3-45, be used in the following operations, to restrain the crankshaft.

17. Using the special tools, retain the crankshaft pulley.





NOTE: The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt will be very tight.

18. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
^ Discard the bolt.
^ Remove the special tools.

NOTE: The crankshaft pulley will be very tight.

19. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft pulley.
^ Collect the locking ring.
^ Remove the special tools.





20. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.





21. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plug cover.
^ Release from the 2 clips.





22. Disconnect the RH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector.





23. Remove the RH ignition coil-on-plug.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Remove and discard the seal.





24. Remove the remaining RH ignition coil on plugs.

25. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) line.





26. Release the engine wiring harness from the retaining bracket.





27. Disconnect the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil solenoid electrical connector.





NOTE: Note the fitted position of the retaining bolts prior to removal.

28. Remove the RH valve cover.
^ Remove the 14 valve cover retaining bolts.
^ Remove the engine cover bracket.





29. Remove and discard the RH valve cover gaskets.
^ Remove and discard the seals.





30. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plug cover.
^ Release from the 2 clips.





31. Disconnect the LH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector.





32. Remove the LH ignition coil-on-plug.
^ Remove the bolt.
^ Remove and discard the seal.





33. Remove the remaining LH ignition coil-on-plugs.

34. Disconnect the LH variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil solenoid electrical connector.

35. Disconnect the valve cover breather hose.





36. Remove the oil level indicator and tube.
^ Remove the oil level indicator.
^ Remove the nut.
^ Remove the tube.
^ Remove and discard the 0-ring seal.





37. Release the engine wiring harness from the retaining bracket.





NOTE: Note the fitted position of the retaining bolts prior to removal.

38. Remove the LH valve cover.
^ Remove the 14 valve cover retaining bolts.





39. Remove and discard the LH valve cover gaskets.
^ Remove and discard the seals.





40. Release the engine wiring harness.
^ Release the 2 clips.
^ Remove the bolt.





41. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket.
^ Remove the 5 bolts.





42. Release the wiring harness from the LH side of the engine.
^ Release the 3 clips.





43. Release the wiring harness from the RH side of the engine.
^ Release the 3 clips.





44. Remove the halfshaft support bearing housing.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the 0-ring seal.





45. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





46. Remove the CKP sensor.
^ Remove the bolt.





NOTE: Install the special tool to the crankshaft sensor aperture.

47. Lock the crankshaft.
^ Install the special tool.
^ Install the bolt.





48. Remove the engine front cover.
^ Remove the 24 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the gasket.
^ Remove and discard the 3 0-ring seals.





49. Remove the RH VCT housing.
^ Remove the 3 bolts.
^ Remove and discard the 0-ring seals.





50. Install the special tool to the RH cylinder head.
^ Install the 3 bolts.





51. Remove the RH primary timing chain tensioner assembly.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.





52. Remove the RH primary timing chain tensioner guide.
^ Remove the bolt.