
ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-16 REPAIRS
27.Position backplate, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
28.Fit camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
29.Fit LH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - LH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - LH - NAS.
30.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
31.Fill cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
32.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
Cylinder head gasket - RH
$% 12.29.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
3.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
4.Remove RH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - RH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - RH - KV6 - NAS.
5.Remove camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing RH front timing belt
cover backplate to cylinder head and remove
backplate.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-19
10.Tighten cylinder head bolts progressively in the
sequence illustrated to:
lStage 1 - 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 3 -Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 4 - Using an angle torque gauge,
tighten bolts in the same sequence a further
180°
11.Fit RH camshaft cover gasket.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - RH.
12.Remove and discard lower 'O' rings from
injectors.
13.Clean injectors and injector locations in fuel rail.
14.Lubricate new 'O' rings with castor oil and fit to
injectors.
15.Position fuel rail assembly and secure injectors
to inlet manifolds.
16.Position injector protection cover - if fitted to RH
fuel rail; secure injector harness to protection
cover or fuel rail with clips.
17.Fit bolts securing fuel rail to inlet manifolds and
tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
18.Connect coolant bleed hose to inlet manifold
and secure with clip.
19.Connect breather hoses to RH camshaft cover
and inlet manifold.
20.Position ignition coils to LH inlet manifold.
21.Position earth lead, fit nuts and bolts securing
ignition coils to LH inlet manifold and tighten to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
22.Connect multiplugs to plug top coils and secure
with locking clips.
23.Clean camshaft timing belt cover backplate
bolts and apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to
the first 3 threads.
24.Position backplate, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm
(7 lbf.ft).25.Fit camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
26.Fit RH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - RH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - RH - KV6 - NAS.
27.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
28.Fill cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
29.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-23
Camshaft cover gasket - RH
$% 12.29.41
Remove
1.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
2.Depress locking collar and release breather
hose from RH camshaft cover.
3. Models up to 03MY: Remove 6 bolts securing
plug top coils to RH camshaft cover and
remove coils.4. Models from 03MY: Remove 3 bolts securing
plug top coils to RH camshaft cover and
remove coils.
5.Remove bolt securing earth lead to RH
camshaft cover and release earth lead.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-24 REPAIRS
6.Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
and remove 14 bolts securing camshaft cover.
7.Remove camshaft cover, remove and discard
gasket.Refit
1.Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and
carrier.
2.Position new gasket to camshaft carrier with
arrows on gasket pointing towards inlet
manifold.
3.Position camshaft cover, fit and tighten bolts
progressively in the sequence shown to 9 Nm
(7 lbf.ft).
4.Position plug top coils, fit bolts and tighten to 9
Nm (7 lbf.ft).
5.Position earth lead to RH camshaft cover, fit
bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
6.Secure breather hose to camshaft cover.
7.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
8.Check engine oil, top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-29
33.With an assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard LH and RH drive shaft
nuts.
34.Remove rear beam.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Rear beam.
35.Remove exhaust front pipe.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - Non
NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - NAS.
36.Raise one rear wheel for rotation of propeller
shaft to access bolts.
37.Reference mark position of viscous coupling
flange to IRD unit flange to aid reassembly.
38.Remove 6 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to IRD drive flange.
39.Release propeller shaft from IRD drive flange
and tie shaft aside.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to support
the Tripode joint when removed from the
IRD unit. To avoid damage to gaiter or steel
can, the joint should not be allowed to fully
extend or be dropped.40.Drain gearbox fluid.
+ AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO,
ADJUSTMENTS, Gearbox fluid - drain &
refill.
41.Drain fluid from IRD.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) fluid - drain & refill -
Non NAS.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system -
drain & refill - NAS.
42.Remove 6 bolts securing RH and LH front
splash shields and remove shields.
43.Remove clips securing brake hoses to RH and
LH damper brackets.
44.Release ABS sensor leads from bracket.
45.Release ABS sensors from RH and LH front
hubs.
M12 6614

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-33
71.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump to front
mounting plate and tie pump aside.
72.With assistance, manoeuvre and lower engine
and gearbox to floor.
Refit
1.With assistance, raise engine and gearbox into
engine compartment.
2.Position PAS pump to front mounting plate, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3.Position PAS pump pulley, fit and tighten Torx
screws to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4.Position top arm to engine mounting bracket
and RH hydramount, fit and tighten bolts to 100
Nm (74 lbf.ft).
5.Position PAS pipe support bracket to RH
hydramount, fit and tighten nut to 85 Nm (63
lbf.ft).
6.Place a wooden block on jack, position jack
under gearbox and raise jack sufficient to
support weight of gearbox. Release lifting hook
from lifting bracket on gearbox and connect to
rear engine lifting bracket.
7.Lower and remove jack supporting gearbox.
8.Remove bolts securing LRT-44-026 lifting
bracket to gearbox and remove bracket.
9.Position LH mounting bracket to gearbox, fit
and tighten bolts to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
10.Position LH mounting to body, fit and tighten
bolts to 48 Nm.
11.Align gearbox bracket to LH body mounting, fit
and tighten through bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
12.Position upper RH engine steady to top arm, fit
and tighten bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
13.Tighten bolt securing upper RH engine steady
to body to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
14.Position PAS pipe to engine front mounting
plate, fit and tighten bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
15.Lower hoist, disconnect and remove lifting
bracket, LRT-12-138.
16.Raise vehicle on ramp.17.Position A/C compressor to front mounting
plate and cylinder block, align heat shield, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
18.Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
19.Using a 3/8 square drive socket bar, raise
ancillary drive belt tensioner and fit drive belt to
pulleys.
20.Position selector cable to gearbox bracket and
secure with clip.
21.Position selector lever to selector shaft, fit and
tighten nut to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
22.Clean splines and seal areas on each
driveshaft and mating faces in front hubs.
23.Fit new circlips to RH and LH driveshaft inner
joint splines.
24.Fit driveshafts to IRD and gearbox, ensuring
that the circlip on each driveshaft is fully
engaged.
25.Engage LH and RH driveshafts into front hubs.
26.Fit new driveshaft flange nuts but do not tighten
at this stage.
27.Clean ball joint tapers and taper seats.
28.Position LH and RH track rod ends to steering
arms, fit new nuts and tighten to 55 Nm (40
lbf.ft).
29.Clean ABS sensors and mating faces.
30.Apply anti-seize grease to both ABS sensors
and position sensors in front hubs.
Ensure ABS sensor is fully located into hub,
so that sensor touches pole wheel teeth.
31.Position LH and RH brake hoses to front
damper brackets and secure with clips.
32.Position LH and RH splash shields, fit and
tighten bolts.
33.Ensure mating face of propeller shaft and IRD
drive flange are clean.
34.Fit propeller shaft to IRD flange and align
marks. Tighten nuts and bolts to 42 Nm (31
lbf.ft).
35.Fit rear beam.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Rear beam.
36.Fill IRD to correct level with fluid.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) fluid - drain & refill -
Non NAS.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system -
drain & refill - NAS.
37.Fit exhaust front pipe.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - Non
NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - NAS.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-39
37.Raise vehicle on lift.
38.Remove front road wheels.
39.Release stake in drive shaft nuts.
40.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard LH and RH drive shaft
nuts.
41.Remove rear beam.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Rear beam.
42.Remove exhaust front pipe.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - NAS.
43.Raise one rear wheel for rotation of propeller
shaft to access bolts.
44.Reference mark position of viscous coupling
flange to IRD unit flange to aid reassembly.
45.Remove 6 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to IRD drive flange.
46.Release propeller shaft from IRD drive flange
and tie shaft aside.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to support
the Tripode joint when removed from the
IRD unit. To avoid damage to gaiter or steel
can, the joint should not be allowed to fully
extend or be dropped.47.Drain gearbox fluid.
+ AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO,
ADJUSTMENTS, Gearbox fluid - drain &
refill.
48.Drain fluid from IRD.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system -
drain & refill - NAS.
49.Remove 6 bolts securing RH and LH front
splash shields and remove shields.
50.Remove clips securing brake hoses to RH and
LH damper brackets.
51.Release ABS sensor leads from bracket.
52.Release ABS sensors from RH and LH front
hubs.
M12 6614

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-44 REPAIRS
35.Fit rear beam.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Rear beam.
36.Fill IRD to correct level with fluid.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system -
drain & refill - NAS.
37.Fit exhaust front pipe.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - NAS.
38.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
tighten front hub nuts to 400 Nm.
39.Stake nuts to drive shafts
40.Fit front road wheels, fit and tighten nuts to 115
Nm.
41.Lower vehicle on lift.
42.Connect brake servo vacuum hose to inlet
manifold chamber.
43.Connect coolant hose to underside of
expansion tank and secure with clip.
44.Connect expansion tank hose to inlet manifold
and secure clip.
45.Connect top hose to radiator and secure with
clip. Position hose in bracket.
46.Connect heater feed and return hoses and
secure with clips.
47.Connect throttle inner cable to throttle cam and
secure outer cable in abutment bracket.
48.Connect hose to purge valve.
49.Fit purge hose into clip.
50.Connect fuel hose to fuel rail pipe, fit rubber
sleeve over hose connector.
51.Connect gearbox harness multiplugs and
secure multiplugs in mounting bracket clips.
52.Connect Lucar connector to starter solenoid.
53.Position earth lead to gearbox housing, fit and
tighten bolt to 25 Nm.
54.Position engine harness to 'E' box mounting
bracket and secure with clips.
55.Connect earth header multiplug.
56.Connect multiplug to under bonnet fuse box.
57.Position battery and starter motor lead to under
bonnet fuse box, fit and tighten bolts to 8 Nm.
58.Fit under bonnet fuse box cover.
59.Position 'E' box, secure in retaining clip, fit and
tighten nut to 9 Nm.
60.Fit carrier to 'E' box.
61.Fit air ducting to 'E' box.
62.Fit body harness to 'E' box, secure grommet
and harness clip.
63.Connect 'E' box cooling fan multiplug.
64.Connect multiplug to 'E' box temperature
sensor.
65.Connect multiplug to gearbox ECU.
66.Position engine harness to 'E' box and secure
grommet.67.Fit engine harness clamp and secure with
screws.
68.Connect engine harness multiplug to body
harness multiplug and fit multiplug to 'E' box.
69.Fit heated front screen harness to battery
positive cable and tighten bolt to 15 Nm (11
lbf.ft).
70.Fit engine ECM.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
SIEMENS, REPAIRS, Engine control module
(ECM) - fuel - NAS.
71.Fit battery carrier.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.
72.Fill cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
73.Connect the battery earth lead.
74.Fill gearbox with fluid.
+ AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO,
ADJUSTMENTS, Gearbox fluid - drain &
refill.
75.Fit the engine acoustic cover.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
76.Untie and close bonnet.