Land Rover Defender 99my Owners Handbook Aus Rover

Workshop maintenance
108 FUEL FILTER RENEWAL
Before carrying out any work on the fuel
system, it is essential that you have read and
understood the precautions listed at the
beginning of the section (see Fuel system
safety).
The fuel filter is located behind a protective
cover on the right hand side of the chassis
rear side member, near the rear wheel. To
remove the protective cover, undo the twist
clip (2) and pull the cover off the locating
pegs.
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect...

Workshop maintenance
109 FUEL FILTER SEDIMENTER DRAINING
The fuel sedimenter is mounted behind a
protective cover on the right hand side of the
chassis rear side member, near the rear
wheel.
To remove the protective cover, undo the
twist clip and pull the cover off the locating
pegs (see Fuel filter renewal).
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
·Position a suitable container under the
filter.
·Disconnect the multi-plug from the
sedimenter.
·Rotate the...

Workshop maintenance
110 AIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL
Engine performance will be seriously
affected if the air cleaner element becomes
choked with dust and other airborne
particles.
·Release the 2 clips and disconnect the
pipe (1) from the air cleaner cover.
·Disconnect the multi-plug (2).
·Release 2 clips (3)and remove the air
cleaner cover.
·Remove the air cleaner element (4).
·Clean the inside of the air cleaner body
and cover.
·Fit a new air cleaner element.
·Position the air cleaner cover and secure...

Workshop maintenance
111 MAIN GEARBOX OIL RENEWAL
WARNING
For safety, DO NOT work underneath the
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy
duty stands.
Extreme care should be taken when draining
gearbox oil, it may be hot and cause severe
scalding.
Ensure the vehicle is parked on firm, level
ground and chock the wheels. Place a suitable
container under the gearbox to catch the used
oil.
·Clean the area surrounding the drain plug
(2) and filler level plug (3), to...

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112 TRANSFER GEARBOX OIL RENEWAL
WARNING
For safety, DO NOT work underneath the
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy
duty stands.
Extreme care should be taken when draining
gearbox oil, it may be hot and cause severe
scalding.
Ensure the vehicle is parked on firm, level
ground and chock the wheels. Place a suitable
container under the gearbox to catch the used
oil.
·Clean the area surrounding the drain plug
(2) and filler level (3)...

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113 FRONT/REAR AXLE OIL RENEWAL
WARNING
For safety, DO NOT work underneath the
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy
duty stands.
Extreme care should be taken when draining
axle oil, it may be hot and cause severe
scalding.
NOTE:A front axle is illustrated, but the
procedure is the same for both axles.
Ensure the vehicle is parked on firm, level
ground and chock the wheels. Place a suitable
container under the axle to be drained to...

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114 BRAKE PAD, DISC AND CALIPER CHECK
If the vehicle is being operated in arduous
conditions, especially when deep mud and/or
wading situations are regularly encountered,
the condition of the brake pads, discs and
calipers should be checked at least weekly, if
not even more frequently.
Hydraulic disc brakes are fitted to the front
and rear wheels, they are self adjusting and
therefore, no provision for manual adjustment
is made.
·Check the thickness of the brake pads,
which should...

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115 HANDBRAKE CHECK/ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
For safety, DO NOT work underneath the
vehicle unless it is safely parked with the
wheels chocked, or is supported by heavy
duty stands.
Ensure the vehicle is parked on firm, level
ground and chock the wheels.
If the parking brake movement is excessive,
adjust as follows:
·Raise one rear wheel clear of the ground
and ensure it is supported securely with
an axle stand.
·Release the handbrake.
·Tighten the adjusting bolt (3) until brake
drum will...

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SECTION 6
General data
Section Contents Page
Lubricants & fluids 119..................................
Capacities 121................................................
Engine data 121..............................................
Steering 122...................................................
Electrical system 122......................................
Replacement bulbs 122..................................
Dimensions 123.............................................
Off-road performance...