Published: 11-May-2011

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

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Main Control Valve Body (G953049)

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
  • 44.40.01
  • Valve Body Assembly - Renew
  • TDV8
  • 2.70
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E48903

307-492(LRT-44-005)

Seal extractor

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. Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).
  4. Remove the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember (502-02 Full Frame and Body Mounting, Removal and Installation).
  5. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to: Right Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00D Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  6. E48876
    Release the oil pan.
      • Position a container to collect the oil spillage.
      • Remove the 21 Torx screws.
  7. E48870
    Release and disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. E48871
    Remove and discard the electrical connector sleeve.
      • Release the retainer.
  9. E48872
    Remove the valve block and oil pan.
      • Remove the 7 Torx bolts.
      • Discard the O-ring seal.
  10. Using the special tool, remove the 4 seals.
  11. E48873
    Remove the seal block.
Installation
  1. CAUTIONS:

    • Make sure that when fully fitted, all seals protrude by the same amount.

    • Engage the selector lever with the groove in the piston rod.

    E48892
    Install the valve block and oil pan.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Install new seals.
      • Install a new seal block.
      • Tighten the Torx screws to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
  2. Install a new electrical connector sleeve.
      • Secure with retainer.
  3. Connect the electrical connector.
  4. Secure the oil pan.
      • Tighten the Torx screws to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
  5. Install the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to: Right Catalytic Converter - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (309-00D Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
  6. Install the transmission support crossmember. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Support Crossmember (502-02 Full Frame and Body Mounting, Removal and Installation).
  7. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  8. Fill the transmission with fluid. For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).
  9. Using the Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, calibrate the control valve body.