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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLAND ROVER2009RANGE ROVER SPORT (LS) V8-4.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-4.4L
System Specifications
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-4.4LSECTION System Specifications
Cylinder Head Surface Variation
Maximum permitted warp 0.125 mm (0.005 in)
Cylinder Head Bolt Re-Usability
The bolts can be used only twice, mark the bolts with a center punch.
Cylinder Head Torque
Stage 1 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 Further 90° (Further 90°)
Stage 4 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 Further 90° (Further 90°)
Stage 5 - Tighten the M8 bolts 11 and 12 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Torque
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Pulley Torque
Intake Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°
Exhaust Manifold Torque
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Maximum permitted warp 0.125 mm (0.005 in)
Cylinder Head Bolt Re-Usability
The bolts can be used only twice, mark the bolts with a center punch.
Cylinder Head Torque
Stage 1 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 Further 90° (Further 90°)
Stage 4 - Tighten bolts 1 to 10 Further 90° (Further 90°)
Stage 5 - Tighten the M8 bolts 11 and 12 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Torque
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Pulley Torque
Intake Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2 Further 90°
Exhaust Manifold Torque
Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
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.