Land Rover Defender Workshop Rover Manual

							09LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDSANDCAPACITIES
4 INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED
FUEL
Diesel fueloil,distillate, dieselfuel,automotive gasorDerv toBritish standard 2869,ClassA1orA2
Using diesel fuelwith aclass rating lowerthanstated above couldseriously impairvehicle performance.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Side tank:
90 models 54,6litres (12gallons)
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110 models * 68,2litres (15gallons)
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110 Station wagon 45,5litres (10gallons)
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* Except Station wagon
Rear tank:
110 and130models 79,5litres (17,5 gallons)
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
The following sectiondescribes theitems detailed in
the vehicle Service Schedule. Whererequired
instructions aregiven forcarrying outtheservice
procedure, oracross reference isgiven tothe section
in the manual wheretheprocedure maybefound.
Service Maintenance Schedulesarepublished
separately toreflect theneeds andintervals foreach
vehicle variant. Procedures inthe Workshop Manual
must beused inconjunction withtheService
Schedule sheets.
Service Maintenance Schedulesareavailable from:
Land Rover Publications,
Character Mailing,
Heysham Road,
Bootle, Merseyside, L701JL
VEHICLE INTERIOR
CHECK SEATS&BELTS
Check condition andsecurity ofseat belts, seatbelt
mountings, seatbeltbuckles andoperation ofinertia
seat belts.
CHECK OPERATION OFLAMPS
Check operation ofall lamps, hornsandwarning
indicators. CHECK OPERATION OFWIPERS
Check operation offront/rear wipersandwashers and
condition ofwiper blades. CHECK
OPERATION OFHANDBRAKE
Handbrake check/adjust
1. Chock roadwheels.
2. Raise onerear wheel clearofground and
support securely withaxle stand.
3. Release handbrake lever.
4.Underneath vehicle,tightenadjuster bolt
clockwise to
25Nm (18lbf/ft)tofully lock brake
drum.
5. Slacken adjusting boltby1.5 turns togive brake
shoes running clearance. Checkthatthedrum is
free torotate.
6. Adjust handbrake cablelocknuts togive pawl
two notches freemovement onthe rachet before
being fullyoperational onthird notch ofrachet.
NOTE: Cableadjustment mustONLY be
used forinitial setting andtocompensate
for cable stretch. ItMUST NOTbeused to
take upbrake shoewear, which MUSTbeadjusted
at brake drum.
7. Operate handbrake tosettle brake shoes.
Recheck handbrake isfully operational onthird
notch ofrachet pawl.Readjust ifnecessary.
8. Remove axlestand andwheel chocks.   
						

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2 MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
CONNECTIONS
NOTE:Thevehicle maybefitted withan
alarm andimmobilisation systemusinga
battery backed-up alarmsounder.
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair,Battery
Disconnect batteryleads,cleanandgrease with
petroleum jelly,including batteryterminals.
CHECK OPERATION OFDOOR SWITCHES
When aVehicle Immobilisation andAlarm System is
fitted itis important thatalldoor andbonnet switches
operate correctly, otherwise perimeterandinterior
protection maynotfunction ifa door orthe bonnet is
opened. VEHICLE
EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMPALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlampalignment.
CHECK ROADWHEELS ANDTYRES
Check roadwheels fordamage.
Check tyres,including spare,forcompliance with
manufactures specificaton.
Check visually forcuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear andtread depth.
SeeINTRODUCTION,
Information, wheelsandtyres
Check/adjust tyrepressures.See WHEELS AND
TYRES, Repair, Tyrespressures
INSPECT BRAKEPADSFORWEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS ANDCONDITION OFDISCS
Check thickness ofbrake pads,andrenew ifthickness
is less than 3,00mm(0.12 in).Check brakepadsfor
oil contamination andfitanew set,ifnecessary,
See
BRAKES, Repair,frontbrake pads
orSee
BRAKES, Repair,rearbrake pads
WARNING: Whenrenewing brakepads,it
is essential thatonly genuine components
with correct gradeoflining areused.
Always fitnew pads ascomplete axlesets, NEVER
individually oras asingle wheelset.Serious
consequences couldresult fromoutofbalance
braking duetomixing oflinings.
CHECK FRONTWHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheelalignment equipment tocarry
out this operation.
See STEERING, Adjustment,
front wheel alignment
CHECK OPERATION OFALL DOORS/TAILGATE,
BONNET ANDLOCKS
LUBRICATE ALLDOOR/TAILGATE HINGES,AND
DOOR CHECK/LOCK MECHANISMS 
						

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MAINTENANCE
UNDER
BONNET MAINTENANCE
UNDERBONNET COMPONENTS
A -RH drive
1. Brake fluidreservoir
2. Clutch fluidreservoir
3. Air cleaner element
4. Engine breather filter
5. Oil filler cap
6. Oil level dipstick
7. Heater/air conditioning unit
8. Windscreen washerreservoir
9. Power steering pumpreservoir 10.
Intercooler andhoses
11. Radiator fillerplug
12. Radiator
13. Oilcooler
14. Fuel filter
15. Accelerator linkage
16. Expansion tank
17. Aircleaner dumpvalve   
						

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4 MAINTENANCE
UNDER
BONNET COMPONENTS
B -LH drive
1. Brake fluidreservoir
2. Clutch fluidreservoir
3. Air cleaner element
4. Engine breather filter
5. Oil filler cap
6. Oil level dipstick
7. Heater/air conditioning unit
8. Windscreen washerreservoir
9. Power steering pumpreservoir 10.
Intercooler andhoses
11. Radiator fillerplug
12. Radiator
13. Oilcooler
14. Fuel filter
15. Accelerator linkage
16. Expansion tank
17. Aircleaner dumpvalve  
						

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK
COOLING, INTERCOOLING ANDHEATING
SYSTEMS Check cooling, andheater systems forleaks and
pipes/hoses forsecurity andcondition. Refillortop up
as necessary.
CAUTION: Itis important thatthecorrect
procedure isfollowed whenrefilling or
topping upthe cooling systemtoavoid
trapping airinthe system.
WARNING: Donot remove capsandplugs
when engine ishot because cooling
system ispressurised andpersonal
scalding couldresult.
1. Remove plasticplugsfromthermostat housing
and radiator.
2. Fill cooling systemwith50% -50% of
water/anti-freeze mixture.
3. Fill from expansion tankuntilradiator isfull, with
level inexpansion tankthesame asinradiator.
NOTE: Careshould betaken toavoid
excess coolant spillage fromradiator.
4.Fitplastic pluginradiator.
5. Add afurther 1litre (1.76 pints) ofcoolant to
expansion tankandallow tosettle.
6. Refit expansion tankcapand thermostat
housing plug.
7. Run engine atidle speed forfive minutes.
8. Switch offengine, checkthatexpansion tank
coolant islevel withtopofindicator postandtop
up asnecessary. Check
intercooler andturbo-charger systemforair
leaks andpipes/hoses forsecurity andcondition.
All system hosesshould berenewed atfirst signs of
deterioration. VALVE CLEARANCES -CHECK/ADJUST
Check/adjust valveclearances.
SeeENGINE,
Adjustment, Valveclearances -check andadjust
RENEW FUELFILTER ELEMENT
Remove 1. Clean areaaround filterhead andposition a
container beneath.
2. Unscrew andremove filter,catch fuelreleased.
Refit
3. Wet seal ofnew filter withfuel.
4. Screw newfilter intoposition.
5. Ensure draintapisfully closed.    
						

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6 MAINTENANCE
RENEW
AIRCLEANER ELEMENTANDCLEAN
DUMP VALVE
Remove 1. Release 2retaining clipsandliftair cleaner from
its cradle sufficiently togain access toelement.
2. Unscrew wingnutand remove endcover.
3. Unscrew secondwingnutand withdraw element
from aircleaner casing.
4.Clean interior andexterior ofcasing andcover.
5. Squeeze opendump valveandcheck that
interior isclean. Renew valve,ifperished. Refit
6. Fitnew element, sealfirst, intocasing and
secure withwing nut.
7. Fitend cover, alignmating arrows, andsecure
with wing nut.
8. Position aircleaner inmounting cradleand
secure withretaining clips.
CLEAN ENGINE BREATHER FILTER
Remove 1. Disconnect breathertophose.
2. Remove singleboltand ease breather from
rocker cover.
3.Disconnect bottomhoseandremove engine
breather.
4. Using suitable flushingsolvent,thoroughly clean
breather filter.Remove anddiscard rubberO
ring from breather pipe.
Refit 5. Fitnew rubber Oring toengine breather.
6. Connect breatherbottomhose.
7. Locate breather intorocker coverandsecure
with retaining bolt,tightening to
9Nm (7 lbf/ft).
8. Connect breathertophose.    
						

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MAINTENANCE
RENEW
AUXILIARY DRIVEBELT
Renew drivebelt.
SeeELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drivebelt
RENEW COMPRESSOR DRIVEBELT
Renew compressor drivebelt.
SeeAIR
CONDITIONING, Repair,Compressor drivebelt
CHECK/TOP UPPOWER STEERING RESERVOIR
WARNING: DONOT start engine iffluid
level inreservoir hasdropped below
dipstick -severe damage tothe power
steering systemcouldresult.
NOTE: Checkfluidlevel withengine
switched offand system cold.Ensure that
steering wheelisnot turned afterstopping
engine.
1. Clean andremove reservoir cap.
2. Wipe distick cleanandfully refitcap.
3. Remove capand check fluidlevel. Ensure fluid
level isbetween UPPERmarkandendof
dipstick.
4. Top up,ifnecessary, withrecommended fluid.
SeeLUBRICANTS, FLUIDSAND
CAPACITIES, Information,Recommended
lubricants andfluids
DONOT fillabove
UPPER markondipstick. CHECK/TOP
UPCLUTCH FLUIDRESERVOIR
WARNING: Clutchfluidwilldamage
painted surfaces; cleanupany spillage
immediately andrinse withplenty ofwater.
If clutch fluidshould comeintocontact withthe
skin oreyes, rinseimmediately withplenty of
water.
1. Clean andremove reservoir cap.
2. Check fluidlevel andtopupifnecessary,
maintaining thelevel approximately 10mm (0.39
in) below topofreservoir, usingrecommended
fluid.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDSAND
CAPACITIES, Information,Recommended
lubricants andfluids    
						

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8 MAINTENANCE
CHECK/TOP
UPBRAKE FLUIDRESERVOIR
WARNING: DONOT drive thevehicle with
the fluid level below MINmark.
Brake fluidwilldamage paintedsurfaces; cleanup
any spillage immediately andrinse withplenty of
water. If brake fluidshould comeintocontact withskin
or eyes, rinseimmediately withplenty ofwater.
1. Check thefluid level visually through transparent
side ofreservoir withoutremoving cap.
2. Iflevel isbelow MAXmarkclean andremove
reservoir cap.
3. Top uptoMAX markwithrecommended brake
fluid
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDSAND
CAPACITIES, Information,Recommended
lubricants andfluids
CHECK/TOP UPWASHER RESERVOIR
Top upwasher reservoir towithin 25mm (1.0 in)of
filler neck. Useascreen washer solvent/anti-freeze
solution toassist removing mud,flies,androad film
and protect against freezing.
LUBRICATE ACCELERATOR LINKAGES
Lubricate accelerator cableatadjustment ferruleand
linkage withinjector pumpandatpedal clevis pin. CHECK/ADJUST
ENGINEIDLESPEED
Check/adjust lowand high engine idlespeed with
engine atnormal running temperature.
SeeFUEL
SYSTEM, Adjustment, lowand high idlespeed
adjustment
CHECK/ADJUST STEERINGBOX
Check steering boxand pipes/hoses forfluid leaks.
Check thatthere isno backlash insteering boxwhen
in straight aheadposition. Adjuststeering boxif
necessary.
See STEERING, Adjustment, Power
steering box
VISUALLY CHECKINTERCOOLER/RADIATOR
FOR EXTERNAL OBSTRUCTIONS
Check intercooler/radiator forexternal obstructions. If
necessary, applyairpressure toengine sideofmatrix
to clear obstruction. Ifmud ordirt isevident, carefully
use ahose towash awayobstruction.
FLUSH DIESEL INTERCOOLER
Remove 1. Remove intercooler matrix.
SeeFUEL
SYSTEM, Repair,Intercooler
2.Flush matrix withICIGENKLENE proprietary
cleaner, following manufacturers instructions.
3. Dry intercooler completely ensuringthatnoliquid
remains inmatrix.
Refit 4. Refit intercooler matrix.
SeeFUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Intercooler  
						

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MAINTENANCE
UNDER
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
A-90 chassis, B-110/130 chassis
UNDER VEHICLE COMPONENTS
1. Swivel pinhousing
2. Engine oilfilter
3. Engine sumpdrainplug
4. Catalytic converter, iffitted
5. Transfer boxfiller/level plug
6. Intermediate exhaustsilencer
7. Tail-pipe exhaustsilencer 8.
Rear axlefiller/level plug
9. Rear axledrain plug
10. Propeller shaftuniversal joints
11. Fuel sedimenter, iffitted
12. Transfer boxdrain plug
13. Gearbox drainplug
14. Gearbox filler/level plug
15. Front axledrain plug
16. Front axlefiller/level plug