Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Supplement Rover Manual

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INFORMATION 3.Position an axle stand under right hand axle
tube, carefully lower jack until axle sits securely
on both axle stands, remove trolley jack.
4.Before commencing work on underside of
vehicle re-check security of vehicle on stands.
5.Reverse procedure when removing vehicle from
stands.
Raise rear of vehicle
1.Position cup of hydraulic arm under differential
casing.
2.Raise vehicle to enable axle stands to be
installed under left and right hand axle tubes.
3.Lower jack until...

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INFORMATION TOWING
CAUTION: The vehicle has permanent
four-wheel drive. The following towing
instructions must be adhered to:
Towing the vehicle on all four wheels with driver
operating steering and brakes.
1.Turn ignition key to position 1 to release
steering lock.
2.Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer
gearbox.
3.Secure tow rope, chain or cable to front towing
eyes.
4.Release the parking brake.
CAUTION: The brake servo and power
assisted steering system will not be
functional...

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INFORMATION JUMP STARTING
WARNING: Hydrogen and oxygen gases
are produced during normal battery
operation. This gas mixture can explode if
flames, sparks or lighted tobacco are brought
near battery. When charging or using a battery in
an enclosed space, always provide ventilation and
shield your eyes.
Keep out of reach of children. Batteries contain
sulphuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Also, shield eyes when working near
battery to protect against possible...

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INFORMATION ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THIS
MANUAL
Across flats (bolt size) AF............................................
After bottom dead centre ABDC...................................
After top dead centre ATDC.........................................
Alternating current a.c..................................................
Ampere amp................................................................
Ampere hour amp hr....................................................
Before...

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INFORMATION CROSS REFERENCE OF EMISSION SYSTEM
TERMINOLOGY
NEW TERM (ACRONYM)
Accelerator pedal (AP).................................................
Air cleaner (ACL)..........................................................
Air conditioning (AC)....................................................
Battery positive voltage (B+)........................................
Closed loop (CL)..........................................................
Closed throttle position...

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INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number and the
recommended maximum vehicle weights are stamped
on a plate riveted to the brake pedal box in the engine
compartment. The VIN is also stamped on a plate
visible through the LH side of the windscreen, see
J6088.
A.Type approval
B.Identification
C.Maximum permitted laden weight for vehicle
D.Maximum vehicle and trailer weight
E.Maximum road weight-front axle
F.Maximum road weight-rear axle
The number is...

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INFORMATION LOCATION OF IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Engine serial number - V8i Engine
Stamped on a cast pad on the cylinder block, between
numbers 3 and 5 cylinders.
NOTE: The appropriate engine
compression ratio is stamped above the
serial number.
Automatic gearbox serial number
The serial number is stamped on a plate attached to
the LH side of the casing.
Transfer gearbox serial number
The serial number is stamped on the LH side of the
gearbox casing below the mainshaft rear bearing...

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INFORMATION
Front axle serial number
Stamped on the front of LH axle tube, inboard of
radius arm mounting bracket.
Rear axle serial number
Stamped on the rear of LH axle tube, inboard of
spring mounting. 

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INFORMATION FAULT DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
TESTBOOK
Land Rover Vehicles are equipped with substantial
electronics to provide the best performance from the
vehicle systems.
Diagnostic equipment named TestBook is available to
expand the diagnostic and fault finding abilities of the
Dealer workshop. A diagnostic connector, located
below the passenger compartment fuse box, is
provided to facilitate the procedures. This repair
manual is produced with TestBook in mind. Features
of TestBook...

04 - GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
CONTENTS
Page
INFORMATION
ENGINE 4.0 V8i 1...................................................................................................
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GEMS) 3.......................................................
COOLING SYSTEM 4.............................................................................................
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5............................................................................
SHIFT SPEEDS - AUTOMATIC ZF...