Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 303-01D

Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Oil Pan (G946679)

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
  • 12.60.44
  • Oil Pan - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 12.00
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E81375

303-1243

Flexplate locking tool

Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. WARNING:

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

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine. For additional information, refer to: Engine (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal).
  4. E81619
    Install the special tool.
  5. E81347
    Remove the flexplate.
      • Remove and discard the 8 bolts.
  6. E81619
    Remove the special tool.
  7. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
  8. E86765
    Drain the engine oil.
      • Position a container to collect the fluid.
      • Remove the drain plugs.
      • Allow the fluid to drain.
      • Install the drain plugs and tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
      • Remove the container.
  9. CAUTION:

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

    E87637
    Release the oil level indicator and tube.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  10. CAUTION:

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

    E87636
    Release the oil pick-up pipe.
      • Remove the 3 bolts.
      • Loosen the nut.
      • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  11. E87633
    Release the fuel line support bracket.
      • Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
      • Remove the bolt.
  12. CAUTION:

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

    E81716
    Remove the LH turbocharger oil return tube.
      • Remove the 4 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the 2 gaskets.
  13. CAUTION:

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

    E81729
    Remove the RH turbocharger oil return tube.
      • Remove the 5 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the 2 gaskets.
  14. E87531
    Remove the transmission cooler lines.
      • Remove the bolt.
  15. NOTE:

    RH illustration shown, LH is similar

    E87634
    Release the engine wiring harness from the oil pan.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  16. E87528
    Remove the oil pan.
      • Remove the 22 bolts.
      • Remove and discard the gasket.
  17. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E87530
    Remove the engine oil temperature sensor.
      • Remove and discard the sealing washer.
  18. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E87635
    Remove the engine stabilizer and engine stabilizer bracket.
      • Remove the 2 bolts.
Installation
  1. Install the engine stabilizer and engine stabilizer bracket.
      • Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  2. Install the engine oil temperature sensor.
      • Install a new sealing washer.
      • Tighten the sensor to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  3. E83243
    Install the oil pan.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Apply sealant to the 4 places shown.
      • Install a new gasket.
  4. CAUTION:

    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

    E87529
    Secure the oil pan.
      • Tighten bolts A to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Tighten bolts B to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  5. Attach the engine wiring harness to the oil pan.
      • Secure the 2 wiring harness clips.
  6. Install the transmission cooler pipes.
      • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  7. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Install the LH turbocharger oil return tube.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Install new gaskets.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  8. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Install the RH turbocharger oil return tube.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Install new gaskets.
      • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  9. Secure the fuel line support bracket.
      • Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Connect the engine oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
  10. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Secure the oil pick-up pipe.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Install a new O-ring seal.
      • Tighten the M6 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Tighten the M8 bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
      • Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  11. NOTE:

    Remove and discard the blanking caps.

    Secure the oil level indicator and tube.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Install a new O-ring seal.
      • Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  12. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
  13. CAUTION:

    Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Install the flexplate.
      • Install the bolts, but do not tighten fully at this stage.
  14. E81619
    Install the special tool.
  15. Secure the flexplate.
      • Tighten the bolts to 95 Nm (70 lb.ft).
  16. E81619
    Remove the special tool.
  17. Install the engine. For additional information, refer to: Engine (303-01D Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal).
  18. Fill the engine with the recommended oil to the correct level.
  19. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).