Pallet seal — removal and installation (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

1. Disconnect "negative" battery terminal.

2. Remove a noise-insulating casing of the engine.

KV6 ENGINE - MODIFICATION K, Camshafts of the left cylinder head, Noise-insulating casing of the engine.

3. Drain the engine oil.

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4. Turn away 3 bolts of fastening of the right dirt-protective panel and remove the panel.



5. Remove the 4 nuts securing the oil cooling heat exchanger to the bracket and move the heat exchanger aside.



6. Turn away 2 bolts of fastening of a casing of an oil probe to the block of cylinders.


7. Press the shoulders of the oil dipstick retainer, remove the oil dipstick from the sump.



8. Turn out 3 bolts of fastening of an arm of a distributing box to the pallet.



9. In the sequence shown in the figure, remembering the position, unscrew the 10 bolts securing the bottom of the pallet to the top.

10. Lightly tap the bottom cover of the pan with a mallet to knock the cover off the sealant layer and remove it.

ATTENTION: Do not separate the lower tray from the upper one using the lever.

Installation

1. Use a solvent rag to wipe the mating surfaces of the bottom sump cover and sump. Do not use a metal scraper to clean mating surfaces.

2. Apply a continuous bead of 2 mm thick STC 4600 sealant along the middle of the mating flange and spread evenly using a roller trowel.

WARNING: Assembly of prepared parts must be done immediately to prevent contamination of surfaces with applied sealant.

3. Install the bottom cover, screw in the bolts and gradually tighten them with a torque of 35 Nm in the sequence shown in the figure.

4. Screw in three bolts of fastening of an arm of a distributing box to the pallet and tighten them the moment of 88 Nm.

5. Install the heat exchanger on the bracket, screw in the bolts and tighten them to a torque of 25 Nm.

6. Install the dipstick, screw in the bolt and tighten it to 9 Nm.

7. Install the mudguard panel and secure it with bolts.

8. Fill the engine with the correct grade of oil up to the level mark.

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9. Replace the engine soundproof cover.

KV6 ENGINE - MODIFICATION K, Camshafts of the left cylinder head, Noise-insulating casing of the engine.

10. Attach "negative" battery terminal.