Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover

Workshop maintenance
148 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
DRIVE BELT
V8 engine
Check the belt deflection with thumb pressure,
mid-way between the compressor and
fan/water pump pulley. Movement should be
approximately 4 mm to 6 mm (0.16 to 0.25
in). If adjustment is necessary;
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
·Slacken the two compressor mounting
bracket clamp bolts (3).
·Slacken the pivot bolt (4) in the centre of
the bracket.
·Move the compressor towards/away...

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149 FAN BELT
V8 engine (with air conditioning)
On vehicles fitted with air conditioning, a
tensioner pulley is fitted. Check the belt
deflection with thumb pressure, mid-way
between the fan and crankshaft pulleys, on the
side opposite the tensioner pulley. Movement
should be approximately 4 mm to 6 mm (0.16
to 0.25 in). If adjustment is necessary;
·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
·Slacken the tensioner pulley pinch bolt (2).
·Move the...

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150 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.
NOTE:On some models, to access the main
gearbox drain and fill plugs, it...

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151 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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152 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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153 STEERING SWIVEL HOUSING 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.
Ensure the vehicle is parked on firm, level
ground and chock the wheels. Place a suitable
container under each swivel housing to catch
the used oil.
·Clean the area surrounding the drain plug
(2), level plug (3) and filler plug (4), to
prevent contamination.
·Remove the drain plug (2) and filler plug...

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154 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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155 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 159..................................
Capacities 161................................................
Engine data 162..............................................
Steering 164...................................................
Electrical system 164......................................
Replacement bulbs 164..................................
Dimensions 165.............................................
Off-road performance...