Land Rover Defender 300tdi Workshop 3rd Edition Rover Manual

AMENDMENT INSTRUCTION SHEET
DEFENDER WORKSHOP MANUAL
Publication Number LRL 0097 ENG (2nd Edition)
Amendment Number:LD002.99Date:05/99
To ensure that this manual is kept up to date and that a record of amendments to this manual is available, an
Amendment Instruction Sheet will be issued with each set of revised pages.
·The Title page of the Manual is re-issued, and the Part No. has been raised to the next edition. Except for the
Contents pages, all revised and new pages have the issue date at the foot of...

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41 - Transfer Gearbox -
Specifications, TorquePage 1 Page 1 Page layout amended.
47 - Propeller Shafts Contents page Contents page Introduction of overhaul section.
47 - Propeller Shafts -
RepairPage 1 Page 1 Introduction of overhaul section.
47 - Propeller Shafts -
OverhaulPage 1 Introduction of overhaul section.
51 - Rear Axle and
Final DriveContents page Contents page Page number amended.
51 - Rear Axle and
Final Drive - RepairPages 1...

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74 - Wheels and Tyres
- RepairPages 1, 2, and 6 Pages 1, 2, 6, and
7Cross references amended and clarification
of wheel nut torque figures.
76 - Chassis and Body
- RepairPage 21 and
pages 34 to 37Page 21 and
pages 34 to 37Page layout and typographical errors
amended.
86 - Electrical Contents page Contents page Page numbers amended.
86 - Electrical -
Description and
OperationPages 4 to 6 Pages 4 to 6 Page layout amended.
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88Workshop manual
DEFENDER 300Tdi
This manual covers vehicles from
1996 model year
01 INTRODUCTION
04 GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
05 ENGINE TUNING DATA
07 GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
09 LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
10 MAINTENANCE
12 ENGINE Tdi
19 FUEL SYSTEM Tdi
26 COOLING SYSTEM Tdi
30 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
33 CLUTCH
37 MANUAL GEARBOX
41 TRANSFER GEARBOX
47 PROPELLER SHAFTS
51 REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
54 FRONT...

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INFORMATION REV: 05/99 INTRODUCTION
This workshop manual covers vehicles from 1996
model year onwards. Amendments and additional
pages will be issued to ensure that the manual covers
latest models. Amendments and additions will be
identified by the addition of a dated footer at the
bottom of the page.
This Workshop Manual is designed to assist skilled
technicians in the efficient repair and maintenance of
Land Rover Defender 300Tdi, Td5, and V8i vehicles.
Individuals who undertake their...

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INFORMATION FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if fuel is to be handled safely.
It also outlines the other areas of risk which must not
be ignored.
This information is issued for basic guidance only, and
in any case of doubt, appropriate inquiries should be
made of your local Fire Officer or Fire Department.
Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined
spaces is also very explosive and toxic and when
diluted with air...

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INFORMATION SYNTHETIC RUBBER
Many O ring seals, flexible pipes and other similar
items which appear to be natural rubber are made of
synthetic materials called Fluoroelastomers. Under
normal operating conditions this material is safe, and
does not present a health hazard. However, if the
material is damaged by fire or excessive heat, it can
break down and produce highly corrosive Hydrofluoric
acid which can cause serious burns on contact with
skin. Should the material be in a burnt or...

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INFORMATIONREV: 05/99 ACCESSORIES AND CONVERSIONS
DO NOT FITunapproved accessories or conversions,
as they could affect the safety of the vehicle.
Land Rover will not accept liability for death, personal
injury, or damage to property which may occur as a
direct result of the fitting of non-approved conversions
to the vehicle.
WHEELS AND TYRES
WARNING: DO NOT replace the road
wheels with any type other than genuine
Land Rover wheels which are designed for
multi-purpose on and off road use...

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INFORMATION JACKING
The following instructions must be carried out before
raising the vehicle off the ground.
1.Use a solid level ground surface.
2.Apply parking brake.
3.Select 1st gear in main gearbox.
4.Select Low range in transfer gearbox.
CAUTION: To avoid damage occurring to
the under body components of the vehicle
the following jacking procedures must be
adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS
UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS.
Body structure
Bumpers
Fuel lines
Brake lines...