Land Rover Defender 1999 2002my Workshop Supplement Body Repair 3rd Edition Rover Manual

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MAINTENANCE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT
Check
1.Check auxiliary drive belt for signs of splits,
fraying, oil contamination and wear.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace the
auxiliary drive belt should be advised to
the customer as this will incur additional
labour and/or material cost and should not be
carried out without the authorisation of the
customer.
Renew
1.Renew auxiliary drive belt.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
NOTE: Additional time is built into the
96,000/8 year service time to allow for...

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MAINTENANCE Clutch Fluid
1.Clean area around clutch fluid reservoir cap, and
remove cap.
2.Check fluid level in clutch fluid reservoir.
3.Top-up if necessary to the correct level using
recommended fluid.See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
4.Fit filler cap.
Screen Washer Fluid
1.Clean area around washer fluid filler cap.
2.Check washer fluid level in reservoir.
3.Top-up if necessary to the correct level using
recommended fluid.See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,...

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MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other serious
skin disorders.
1.Remove underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
2.Position suitable container beneath sump.
3.Clean arear around drain plug.
4.Remove oil drain plug, discard sealing washer.
5.Allow oil to drain.
6.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
7.Fit engine drain plug and tighten to23...

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MAINTENANCE FULL FLOW OIL FILTER
1.Renew full flow oil filter.See ENGINE , Repair.GEARBOX OIL
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used gearbox oil. Used gearbox oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other serious
skin disorders.
1.Renew gearbox oil.See MANUAL GEARBOX,
Adjustment. 

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MAINTENANCE TRANSFER BOX OIL
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the
natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
Check
1.Remove underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
2.Clean area around oil filler/level plug.
3.Remove oil filler/level plug.
4.Check that oil level is to bottom of oil filler/level
plug hole.
5.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of oil
filler/level plug.
6.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of...

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MAINTENANCE FRONT AND REAR AXLE OIL
Renew
A- Front and rear axle, 90 models, front, 110/130
models.
B- Rear axle, 110/130 models.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used axle oil. Used axle oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which
may cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.1.Ensure vehicle is level and place suitable tray
under axle to be drained.
2.Using 13mm square drive wrench, remove drain
and filler/level plugs from axle and allow oil to
drain...

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MAINTENANCE PROPELLER SHAFTS
1.Clean area around front universal joint grease
nipple.
2.Apply recommended grease to the grease
nipple.See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information.CLUTCH PIPES AND UNIONS
Check
1.Check route of clutch pipe from master cylinder
to slave cylinder. Ensure that pipe is correctly
retained and shows no signs of fluid leakage or
chafing.
2.Check unions for signs of fluid leakage. 

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MAINTENANCE PAS PIPES AND UNIONS
Check
1.Check PAS pipes for correct, secure routing and
signs of chafing.
2.Check for signs of fluid leakage from PAS pump,
hoses, and hose unions.ENGINE, GEARBOX, TRANSFER BOX AND AXLES
Check
1.Check for oil leaks from engine, gearbox, tansfer
box, and front and rear axles. Pay particular
attention to areas around oil seals. 

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MAINTENANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1.Visually check condition of exhaust system for
signs of damage.
2.Check condition of exhaust heat shields.
3.Check exhaust system is firmly secured and
check condition of exhaust mounting rubbers,
clamps and brackets.STEERING BOX AND SUSPENSION
1.Check steering box fixings. Tighten if necessary
to81 Nm (60 lbf.ft).
2.Check LH and RH front radius arm fixings.
Tighten if necessary.See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair.
3.Check Panhard rod fixings. Tighten if necessary....

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MAINTENANCE STEERING BALL JOINTS
1.Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up
and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent, fit a new joint assembly.
2.Check condition of steering ball joints paying
particular attention to dust covers.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace the
steering ball joints should be advised to
the customer as this will incur additional
labour and/or material cost and should not be
carried out without the authorisation of the
customer.
NOTE: Ball joints are...