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 the battery negative lead.
·Clean the area around the fuel filter.
·Disconnect the multi-plug (3) from the
filter.
·Unscrew and remove the fuel filter element
(4).
·Clean the mating face of the new filter
element.
·Fit the new element and connect the
multi-plug.
·Refit the protective cover - locate the
cover over the 3 locating pegs, then
tighten the twist clip.
·reconnect the battery. 
						

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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 sedimenter anti-clockwise until
water flows from the drain tube.
·Allow to drain until pure diesel fuel is
flowing.
·Rotate the sedimenter fully clockwise.
·Reconnect the multi-plug.
·Refit the protective cover.
·Reconnect the battery. 
						

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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
in place with the 2 clips.
·Position pipe and secure with 2 clips.
·Reconnect the multi-plug. 
						

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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 prevent
contamination of the gearbox.
·Remove the filler level plug.
·Remove the drain plug (2), discard the
washer and allow the oil to drain
completely.
·Clean the magnet in the drain plug, then
refit the plug and tighten to a torque of
50Nm.
·Inject the correct grade of oil (see General
data) until it is level with the bottom of the
hole.
WARNING
Use only NEW oil - DO NOT use oil
previously drained from the system.
·Clean the thread of the filler level plug and
then apply Loctite 290 to the thread.
·Fit the filler level plug and tighten to 30
Nm.
·Wipe any surplus oil from the area and
remove the wheel chocks. 
						

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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) plug, to prevent
contamination of the gearbox.
·Remove the filler level plug.
·Remove the drain plug (2) and allow the
oil to drain completely.
·Clean the thread of the drain plug then
apply Loctite 290 to the thread.
·Refit the plug with a new washer. Tighten
to a torque of 30 Nm.
·Inject the correct grade of oil (see General
data) until it is level with the bottom of the
filler level hole.
WARNING
Use only NEW oil - DO NOT use oil
previously drained from the system.
·Clean the thread of the filler level plug,
then apply Loctite 290 to the thread.
·Refit the filler level plug and tighten to a
torque of 25 Nm.
·Wipe any surplus oil from the area and
remove the wheel chocks. 
						

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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 catch
the used oil.
·Clean the area surrounding the drain plug
(2) and filler level plug (3), to prevent
contamination of the axles.
·Remove the drain plug (2) and allow the
oil to drain completely.
·Clean and refit the drain plug.
·Remove the filler level plug (3) and inject
the correct grade of oil (see General data)
until it begins to run from the hole.
WARNING
Use only NEW oil - DO NOT use oil
previously drained from the system.
·Clean and refit the filler level plug.
·Wipe any surplus oil from the area and
remove the wheel chocks. 
						

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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 not be less than 3mm
(0.125 in).
·Check for uneven brake pad wear.
·Check for oil contamination on the brake
discs and pads.
·Check condition of the brake discs for
wear and/or corrosion and for any sign of
oil contamination.
·Check the brake calipers for any leaking
brake fluid.
If necessary, any replacement or rectification
of discs, brakes or calipers, should be carried
out by a Land Rover dealer. 
						

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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 not rotate (by hand).
·Further tighten the adjusting bolt to a
torque of 25 Nm to ensure that the brake
drum is locked - if this is not the case,
consult a Land Rover dealer.
·Finally, slacken the adjusting bolt by
turning it 1.5 turns anti-clockwise.
The brake drum should now be free to rotate,
and the brakes shoes correctly adjusted.
PROPELLER SHAFT LUBRICATION
·Clean all the grease nipples on the front
and rear propshaft universal joints (1).
Charge a low pressure hand grease gun
with the recommended grade of grease
(see General data) and apply to the
grease nipples (2).
WARNING
Any additional greasing of the propshaft
MUST be carried out by a qualified dealer. 
						

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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 123..............................
Towing weights 124.......................................
Vehicle weights 124........................................
Wheels & tyres 125........................................