Published: 17-May-2013

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 307-01D

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Transmission (G938538)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 44.20.01
  • Automatic Transmission - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 7.70
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. E45739
    Remove the radiator splash shield.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  4. Remove the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  5. Remove the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to: (309-00D Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel)
  6. Remove the transfer case. For additional information, refer to: Transfer Case - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (308-07 Transfer Case, Removal).
  7. CAUTIONS:

    • Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

    • To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

    E44474
    Remove the front driveshaft.
      • Remove the 6 bolts and washers, discard the bolts.
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    Release the battery positive cable support bracket.
      • Remove the bolt.
  9. E76673
    Disconnect the switch lead from the starter motor solenoid.
      • Remove the bolt.
  10. E76674
    Disconnect the battery positive cables from the starter motor solenoid.
      • Remove the nut.
  11. E76676
    Reposition the starter motor.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
  12. E83384
    Release the flexplate from the torque converter.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  13. E44596
    Remove the transmission heat shield.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  14. E48356
    Release the selector lever cable.
      • Compress the latch and release the cable.
      • Loosen the nut.
  15. E46530
    Remove the transmission heat shield bracket.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
  16. E85116
    Remove the fuel pipe heat shield.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
      • Release the fuel pipes from the clips.
  17. E85117
    Release the transmission fluid line bracket.
      • Remove the nut.
  18. CAUTION:

    Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

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    Release the transmission fluid lines.
      • Remove the bolt.
      • Release the clip.
      • Remove and discard both O-ring seals.
  19. E82731
    Disconnect and reposition the RH engine mount vacuum line.
  20. CAUTION:

    Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

    E85118
    Disconnect and reposition the fuel fired booster heater fuel line.
  21. E46533
    Release the wiring harness from the LH side of the transmission.
      • Remove the 3 bolts.
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    Release the wiring harness from the RH side of the transmission.
      • Remove the bolt.
      • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
      • Release the clip.
  23. Release the transmission breather line clip.
      • Remove the bolt.
  24. E85119
    Remove the RH catalytic converter heat shield.
      • Remove the 4 nuts.
  25. E85115
    Remove the fuel pipe shield.
      • Remove the 3 bolts.
      • Release the wiring harness.
      • Release the fuel pipes from the fuel pipe shield.
  26. WARNING:

    Secure the transmission to the transmission jack.

    CAUTION:

    Make sure the torque converter remains connected to the transmission.

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    With assistance, remove the transmission.
      • Using a transmission jack, support the transmission.
      • Remove the 14 bolts.
Installation
  1. CAUTION:

    Apply grease of the correct specification to the torque converter spigot.

    With assistance, install the transmission.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  2. Install the RH catalytic converter heat shield.
      • Tighten the nuts.
  3. Install the fuel pipe shield.
      • Tighten the bolts.
      • Secure the wiring harness.
      • Secure the fuel pipes to the fuel pipe shield.
  4. Secure the transmission breather pipe clip.
      • Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
      • Secure the transmission breather pipe clip.
  5. Secure the wiring harness to the RH side of the transmission.
      • Tighten the bolts.
      • Connect the electrical connectors.
      • Secure the clip.
  6. Secure the wiring harness to the LH side of the transmission.
      • Tighten the bolts.
  7. Secure the transmission fluid lines.
      • Clean the components.
      • Install the new O-ring seals.
      • Secure with the clip.
      • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  8. Secure the transmission fluid line bracket.
      • Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  9. Connect and secure the RH engine mount vacuum line.
  10. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Connect and secure the fuel fired booster heater fuel line.
  11. Install the fuel pipe heat shield.
      • Secure the fuel pipes in the clips.
      • Tighten the bolts.
  12. Install the transmission heat shield bracket.
      • Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  13. NOTE:

    Do not fully tighten the locking nut at this stage.

    Connect the selector cable to the transmission.
  14. Install the transmission heat shield.
      • Tighten the bolts 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  15. Secure the flexplate to the torque converter.
      • Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb.ft).
  16. Secure the starter motor.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  17. Secure the battery positive cable support bracket.
      • Tighten the bolt.
  18. Connect the battery positive cables.
      • Tighten the nut to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
  19. Connect the switch lead to the starter motor solenoid.
      • Tighten the nut to 4 Nm (3 lb.ft).
  20. Install the transfer case. For additional information, refer to: Transfer Case - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (308-07 Transfer Case, Removal).
  21. Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
      • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
      • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
  22. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to: (309-00D Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel)
  23. Adjust the selector cable. For additional information, refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (307-05A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).
  24. Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  25. Install the radiator splash shield.
      • Tighten the bolts.
  26. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  27. Check and top-up the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).
  28. If a new component has been installed, configure using Land rover approved diagnostic equipment.