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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLAND ROVER2008RANGE ROVER (LM) V8-4.2L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - DIFFERENTIALSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
2008 Land Rover Range Rover (LM) V8-4.2L SC
Front Differential
2008 Land Rover Range Rover (LM) V8-4.2L SCSECTION Front Differential
Differential Draining and Filling
Service Repair No - 54.15.02
CAUTION: The fluid filler plug is not a fluid level plug.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the engine undershield.
3. Clean the area around the differential case, fluid drain and filler plugs.
4. WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
NOTE: Rotate the wheels and tires to drain excess oil collected in the differential casing.
Drain the differential fluid.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Remove the differential case fluid drain plug.
^ Allow the fluid to drain.
5. Install the differential case fluid drain plug.
^ Clean the drain plug.
^ Apply sealant to the thread.
^ Tighten the drain plug to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the differential case fluid filler plug.
7. CAUTION: The fluid filler plug is not a fluid level plug.
CAUTION: If a thread of fluid runs/drips from the filler plug hole after refilling, the differential has been overfilled. Drain the fluid and refill with the correct amount.
Fill the front differential case with the correct amount of fluid.
^ If the differential has been replaced, fill with 800 ml (1.7 US pints) of fluid.
^ If the differential has been drained but not replaced, add 750 ml (1.6 US pints) of fluid.
8. Install the differential case fluid filler plug.
^ Clean the filler plug.
^ Apply sealant to the thread.
^ Tighten the plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the engine undershield.
Service Repair No - 54.15.02
CAUTION: The fluid filler plug is not a fluid level plug.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the engine undershield.
3. Clean the area around the differential case, fluid drain and filler plugs.
4. WARNING: Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.
NOTE: Rotate the wheels and tires to drain excess oil collected in the differential casing.
Drain the differential fluid.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid.
^ Remove the differential case fluid drain plug.
^ Allow the fluid to drain.
5. Install the differential case fluid drain plug.
^ Clean the drain plug.
^ Apply sealant to the thread.
^ Tighten the drain plug to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the differential case fluid filler plug.
7. CAUTION: The fluid filler plug is not a fluid level plug.
CAUTION: If a thread of fluid runs/drips from the filler plug hole after refilling, the differential has been overfilled. Drain the fluid and refill with the correct amount.
Fill the front differential case with the correct amount of fluid.
^ If the differential has been replaced, fill with 800 ml (1.7 US pints) of fluid.
^ If the differential has been drained but not replaced, add 750 ml (1.6 US pints) of fluid.
8. Install the differential case fluid filler plug.
^ Clean the filler plug.
^ Apply sealant to the thread.
^ Tighten the plug to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the engine undershield.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.