weight LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Service Repair Manual

01INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number and the
recommended maximum vehicle weights are stamped
on a plate located under the bonnet [hood] riveted to
the front of the engine compartment.
Vehicle Identification Number Plate (UK, Australia,
R.O.W., Europe)
A.Build date (Australia). Type approval
B.VIN (17 digits)
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 also stamped on the right side of the
chassis forward of the spring mounting turret.
Vehicle Identification Number Plate (Saudi Arabia)
A.Year of manufacture
B.Month of manufacture
C.Maximum vehicle weight
D.Maximum road weight-front axle
E.Maximum road weight-rear axle
F.VIN (17 digits)
The vehicle identification number identifies the
manufacturer, model range, wheel base, body type,
engine, steering, transmission, model year and place
of manufacture. The following example shows the
coding process.
SALWorld manufacturer identifier
LHRange Rover or
LJDiscovery
GClass 100 inch
B2 door
F300 Tdi or
VV8i Petrol
85 speed LHD or
75 speed RHD
M1995 MY
ASolihull site

INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION European vehicle identification number (VIN)
Stamped on the right hand side chassis forward of
rear wheel.
Federal (USA) vehicle identification number
Stamped on a plate rivetted to the upper left hand 'A' -
post, visible through the front screen of the vehicle.Vehicle identification number (VIN)
An adhesive label containing the Vehicle Identification
Number, date of manufacture and gross axle weight
ratings is fixed to the lock face of the front left hand
door. The information includes wheel and tyre sizes
and tyre pressures at gross axle weight ratings.
Key to vehicle identification label
A.Month and year of manufacture
B.Gross vehicle weight rating
C.Gross axle weight rating for front axle
D.Gross axle weight rating for rear axle
E.Vehicle identification number (17 digits)
F.Vehicle identification number - bar code

04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION VEHICLE WEIGHTS AND PAYLOAD
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (Gross Vehicle Weight), consideration must be taken of the unladen
vehicle weight and the distribution of the payload to ensure that axle loadings do not exceed the permitted
maximum values.
It is the customer's responsibility to limit the vehicle's payload in an appropriate manner such that neither
maximum axle loads nor Gross Vehicle Weight are exceeded.
Maximum EEC kerb weight and distribution - all optional equipment
VEHICLE WEIGHTS - Mpi
3 Door 5 Door
Front axle 930 kg......................................................................... 930 kg
Rear axle 1010 kg.......................................................................... 1055 kg
Total 1940 kg................................................................................. 1985 kg
Maximum axle weights
Front axle 1110 kg.........................................................................
Rear axle 1650 kg..........................................................................
Gross vehicle weight 2720 kg........................................................
VEHICLE WEIGHTS - V8i
Front axle 970 kg......................................................................... 970 kg
Rear axle 1010 kg.......................................................................... 1055 kg
Total 1980 kg................................................................................. 2025 kg
Maximum axle weights
Front axle 1100 kg.........................................................................
Rear axle 1650 kg..........................................................................
Gross vehicle weight 2720 kg........................................................
VEHICLE WEIGHTS - 300 Tdi
Front axle 1040 kg......................................................................... 1040 kg
Rear axle 1015 kg.......................................................................... 1060 kg
Total 2055 kg................................................................................. 2100 kg
Maximum axle weights
Front axle 1200 kg.........................................................................
Rear axle 1650 kg..........................................................................
Gross vehicle weight 2720 kg........................................................
EEC kerb weight = Unladen weight + Full fuel tank + 75 kg driver.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions
Overall length (including spare wheel) 4538 mm.............................
Overall length (including tow hitch) 4581 mm..................................
Overall width 2189 mm....................................................................
Overall height 1914 mm...................................................................
Wheelbase 2540 mm.......................................................................
Track front/rear 1486 mm.................................................................
Width between wheel boxes 1080 mm............................................
Seating capacity 5 to 7...............................................................
Performance
Tyre size fitted 205 R16 radial..................................................................
Tyre size fitted 235/70 R16 radial..................................................................
Max. gradient (EEC kerb weight) 45° .....................................
Approach angle (EEC kerb weight) 35° ..................................
Departure angle with tow hitch (EEC kerb weight) 20° ...........
Departure angle without tow hitch
(EEC kerb weight) 29° ............................................................
Ramp break over angle 33° ....................................................
Min. ground clearance (unladen) 204 mm.....................................
Wading depth 500 mm...................................................................
Towing weights
On road Off road
Unbraked trailers 750 kg.............................................................. 500 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes - Mpi 2750 kg.................................... 1000 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes - V8i & Tdi 3500 kg........................... 1000 kg
4 wheel trailers with coupled brakes
(FULLY BRAKED)* 4000 kg.......................................................... 1000 kg
NOTE: * Only applies to vehicles modified to accept coupled brakes.
NOTE: All weight figures are subject to local restrictions.

07GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
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INFORMATION OIL SEALS
NOTE: Ensure that the seal running track
is free from pits, scores, corrosion and
general damage prior to fitting
replacement seal.
1.Always fit new oil seals when rebuilding an
assembly.
2.Carefully examine seal before fitting to ensure
that it is clean and undamaged.
3.Coat the sealing lips with clean grease; pack
dust excluder seals with grease, and heavily
grease duplex seals in cavity between sealing
lips.
4.Ensure that seal spring, if provided, is correctly
fitted.
5.Place lip of seal towards fluid to be sealed and
slide into position on shaft, using fitting sleeve
when possible to protect sealing lip from damage
by sharp corners, threads or splines. If fitting
sleeve is not available, use plastic tube or tape
to prevent damage to sealing lip.
6.Grease outside diameter of seal, place square to
housing recess and press into position, using
great care and if possible a 'bell piece' to ensure
that seal is not tilted. (In some cases it may be
preferable to fit seal to housing before fitting to
shaft). Never let weight of unsupported shaft rest
in seal.
7.If correct service tool is not available, use a
suitable drift approximately 0.4mm (0.015 in)
smaller than outside diameter of seal. Use a
hammerVERY GENTLYon drift if a press is not
suitable.
8.Press or drift seal in to depth of housing if
housing is shouldered, or flush with face of
housing where no shoulder is provided. Ensure
that the seal does not enter the housing in a
tilted position.
NOTE: Most cases of failure or leakage of
oil seals are due to careless fitting, and
resulting damage to both seals and
sealing surfaces. Care in fitting is essential if
good results are to be obtained. NEVER use a seal
which has been improperly stored or handled,
such as hung on a hook or nail.

30MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REPAIR Remove
Catalysts - remove and refit 1 to 5
1.Raise vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2. Catalyst vehicles only:Disconnect two heated
oxygen sensor wiring connectors.
NOTE: NAS models have four heated
oxygen sensors fitted.
3.Remove two nuts securing rear exhaust
assembly to front exhaust assembly.
4.Remove nuts and release front downpipes from
manifolds. Discard gaskets.
5.Lower front exhaust assembly with catalysts (if
fitted), retain olive.
NOTE: Assistance is required for removing
and refitting rear exhaust assembly.
6.Remove bolts securing three hanger brackets to
chassis. Lower exhaust assembly onto rear axle.
Detach rubbers from hanging brackets.
7.Place extended axle stands underneath chassis,
in front of chassis mounted rear towing brackets.
8.Lower ramp[hoist] until vehicle weight is
supported securely on stands.
9.Lower ramp [hoist] until rear shock absorbers
are ALMOST fully extended.
10.Move rear exhaust to a diagonal position, centre
silencer to right of vehicle.
11.Facing rear of vehicle, twist assembly
anti-clockwise clear of rear axle.
12.Remove rear exhaust assembly from vehicle.
Refit
13.Position rear exhaust assembly over rear axle in
a diagonal position, as for removing.
14.Twist assembly clockwise until it is in mounting
position.
15.Reverse removal procedure. 1. to 9. using new
manifold gaskets and applying exhaust sealer to
system joint.
16.Examine system for leaks, ensuring that system
does not foul underbody components. Rectify if
necessary.EXHAUST MANIFOLD - V8i
Service repair no - Left hand - 30.15.10
Service repair no - Right hand - 30.15.11
Remove
1.Disconnect front exhaust pipe(s) from
manifold(s).
2.Tap back bolt locking tabs and remove eight
bolts, lock tabs and washers.
3.Remove manifold(s) and old gaskets.
Refit
4.Ensure that mating surfaces of cylinder head
and exhaust manifold are clean and smooth.
5.Coat threads of each bolt with anti-seize
compound.
6.Place manifold and new gaskets in position on
cylinder head and fit securing bolts, new
lockplates and plain washers. Plain washers are
fitted between manifold and lockplates.
7.Evenly tighten manifold bolts to
20Nmbend
over lockplate tabs.
8.Reconnect front exhaust pipe, using new
exhaust flange gaskets.

MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REPAIR MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - Tdi
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Remove anti-roll[sway] bar bolts to chassis and
allow to swing down clear of axle.
See REAR
SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll [sway] Bar
Assembly Rear
3.Remove exhaust support bracket behind
catalyst.
4.Disconnect exhaust at manifold.
5.Disconnect flange between rear and front
exhaust.
6.Fit axle stands in suitable place on chassis.
7.Allow hoist to lower until front suspension is fully
extended.
8.Manoeuvre front exhaust section fron
underneath vehicle.
9.Remove bolts securing three hanger brackets to
chassis. Lower rear exhaust assembly onto rear
axle. Detach rubbers from hanging brackets.
10.Place extended axle stands underneath chassis
in front of chassis mounted rear towing brackets.11.Lower hoist until vehicle weight is supported
securely on stands.
12.Lower hoist until rear suspension is almost fully
extended.
13.Move rear exhaust to a diagonal position, centre
silencer to right of vehicle.
14.Facing rear of vehicle, twist assembly
anti-clockwise clear of rear axle.
15.Remove rear exhaust assembly from vehicle.
Refit
16.Position rear exhaust assembly over rear axle in
a diagonal position, as for removing.
17.Twist assembly clockwise until it is in mounting
position.
18.Reverse removal procedure instructions 1 to 15
using a new manifold gasket and applying
exhaust sealer to system joints.
19.Examine system for leaks, ensuring that system
does not foul under body components. Rectify if
necessary.

37MANUAL GEARBOX
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REPAIR 25.Remove nuts and bolts securing transmission
cross-member to chassis.
26.Remove nuts and bolts securing cross-member
mountings to transmission.
27.Remove cross-member.
28.Manufacture an adapter plate to dimensions
given in service tool section and attach it to a
transmission hoist. To achieve balance of the
transmission unit when mounted to hoist, it is
essential that pointA,is situated over lifting hoist
ram. Drill holesBto suit hoist table. Secure the
transmission unit cradle at pointCusing the
lower bolts retaining transfer gearbox rear cover.
Raise hoist just enough to take weight of
transmission.
29.Lower hoist sufficiently to allow transfer gearbox
selector lever to clear transmission tunnel
aperture.
30.Disconnect differential lock switch connectors.
31.Disconnect reverse lamp switch connectors.
32.Remove clips securing gearbox breather pipes
to harness.
33.Support engine under sump with a jack.
CAUTION: Use a wooden block to protect
sump.
34.Remove bell housing nuts.
35.Withdraw transmission whilst ensuring all
connections to engine and chassis are released.36.Remove transmission assembly from hoist
cradle and position safely on a bench.
37.Remove breather pipes. Discard pipe union
sealing washers.
38.Remove 'Nyloc' nut, and remove bolt, securing
lever to high/low shaft.
39.Collect spacer washer.
40.Remove 2 clips and remove differential lock
lever link.
41.Remove lower locknut from high/low operating
rod.
42.Place a sling round transfer box and attach to
hoist.
43.Remove nut and 5 bolts securing transfer
gearbox to extension housing.
44.Withdraw transfer gearbox.

41TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR Remove
1.Site vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Remove fan cowl from radiator.
4.Remove transfer gear lever knob and gaiter.
5.Raise vehicle on ramp [hoist].
6.Drain oil and refit plug.
7.Detach heat shield at front exhaust pipe to
manifold.
8.Disconnect electrics to Lambda sensors.
9.Remove catalytic converter assembly.
10.Remove chassis crossmember from under
gearbox.
11.Remove heat shield from speedometer cable at
transfer gearbox.
12.Remove clamp and disconnect speedometer
cable from transfer gearbox. Tie cable to one
side.
13.Mark for reassembly then disconnect propeller
shaft to output flange, tie to one side.
14.Repeat on front propeller shaft to output flange.
15.Remove bolts retaining silencer front and rear
securing brackets and tie silencer to one side.
16.Place four 30mm long spacers between top of
hoist and adaptor plate, at securing points, and
secure adaptor plate to hoist.17.Remove four central bolts from transfer gearbox
bottom cover, move hoist into position and
secure adaptor plate to transfer gearbox.
18.Adjust hoist to take weight of transfer gearbox.
19.Remove tie bar, transfer gearbox to main
gearbox.
20.Remove nuts and bolts securing right transfer
gearbox mounting bracket to chassis.
21.Repeat for left mounting bracket. Removal of
these fixings will also free speedometer
transducer bracket.
22.Remove right side mounting bracket to flexible
mounting rubber.
23.Lower hoist until rear brake drum clears
passenger footwell. Check engine does not
crush any components while lowering.
24.Loosen park brake adjustment nut.
25.Remove park brake drum.
26.Remove park brake assembly complete from
rear output flange.
27.Disconnect leads from transfer gearbox
temperature sensor and differential lock warning
light switch.
28.Remove banjo bolt from breather pipe, retrieve
sealing washers and lay pipe aside.
29.Remove split [cotter] pin and washers securing
differential lock to connecting rod and disconnect
rod from lever.
30.Select low range transfer gearbox position.
31.Remove high/low rod lower lock nut and remove
rod from yoke.
32.Position hoist jack channel under bell housing.
33.Using wooden block support the main gearbox
and bell housing.
34.Remove upper and lower bolts securing transfer
gearbox to main gearbox.
35.Fit guide studs 18G 1425 to main gearbox and
move transfer gearbox rearwards to detach.

ZF
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REPAIR 19.Disconnect rear propeller shaft to output flange,
and tie to one side.
20.Repeat instructions 18 and 19 on front propeller
shaft to main gearbox.
21.Remove bolts retaining silencer front and rear
securing brackets and tie silencer to one side.
22.Disconnect oil cooler feed and return pipes from
bottom and side of main gearbox.
23.Release cooler pipes from clamp at engine sump
and remove distance piece.
24.Blank pipe ends and unions.
25.Move oil cooler pipes clear of transmission and
tie aside.
26.Disconnect selector cable from operating lever.
27.Disconnect inhibitor switch at multiplug.
28.Attach adaptor plate to hoist.
29.Remove two bolts from transfer gearbox rear
cover.
30.Raise hoist to align adaptor plate with transfer
gearbox and transmission. Secure to transfer
gearbox at rear cover with two bolts removed.
31.Adjust hoist to take weight of transmission.
32.Remove nuts and bolts securing right transfer
gearbox mounting bracket to chassis.
33.Repeat for the left mounting bracket. Removal of
these fixings will also free speedometer
transducer bracket
34.Remove right side mounting bracket to flexible
mounting rubber retaining nut.
35.Lower hoist until rear brake drum clears
passenger footwell. Check engine does not
crush any components while lowering.
36.Remove clip and clevis pin from park brake
lever.
37.Remove clip securing outer brake cable
38.The park brake cable is now free.
39.Disconnect leads from transfer gearbox
temperature sensor and differential lock warning
light switch.
40.Remove ties securing breather pipes to harness.
41.Remove bell housing access plate complete with
gasket.
42.Rotate engine, using crankshaft pulley, until two
access holes are visible in drive plate/ring gear
assembly through bell housing bottom cover
opening.
43.Identify an access hole and bolt hole to aid
reassembly.
44.Remove bolts securing drive plate to convertor
through access holes.
45.Rotate crankshaft half turn to access and
remove remaining bolts.
46.Disconnect oil dipstick tube at main gearbox.
47.Remove bolt at bell housing and detach dipstick
tube. Blank pipe end and union.
48.Position hoist jack channel under engine and
support using a wooden block.
49.Remove bell housing to engine securing bolts,
also detach harness bracket from bell housing.
50.Ease transmission rearwards to allow access to
secure torque converter in bell housing.
51.Lower hoist and complete removal of
transmission.
Refit
52.Ensure torque converter is retained in bell
housing.
53.Secure transmission to adaptor plate on lifting
hoist.
54.Raise hoist and locate transmission with engine.
55.Remove torque converter retainer.
56.Complete attachment of transmission to engine
and fit bell housing bolts. Fit the dipstick tube
bracket and harness bracket to their respective
bolts.
57.Complete refitting by reversing removal
procedure. Note the following important points.
58.Drive plate to torque converter bolts are to be
coated with Loctite 290 prior to assembly.
59.Refill transfer and main gearboxes with correct
grade oil.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
Lubricants and Fluids
60.Check operation of parking brake and adjust as
necessary.
See SECTION 10, Maintenance,
Vehicle Interior