clutch LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1996 Owner's Manual

CLUTCH
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REPAIR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 33.10.01
Clutch pressure plate
Renew pressure plate if diaphragm spring fingers are
worn or if pressure plate shows signs of wear, cracks
or burning.
Clutch driven plate
Renew driven plate if centre hub splines are worn or if
lining is contaminated, burned or unevenly worn.
Remove
1.Remove gearbox
See MANUAL GEARBOX,
Repair, R380 Gearbox
.
2.Mark position of clutch pressure plate to flywheel
for reassembly.
3.Remove pressure plate securing bolts, working
evenly and diagonally.
4.Remove clutch assembly.
5.Withdraw clutch driven plate.
Refit
NOTE: To prevent driven plate sticking,
lubricate splines using Rocol MV 3 or
Rocol MTS 1000 grease.
6.Using centralising toolLRT-12-040to support
clutch driven plate locate pressure plate on
flywheel dowels. If fitting original pressure plate,
align assembly marks.
7.Secure pressure plate cover fixings evenly,
working in a diagonal sequence. Tighten to
34Nm (25 lbf/ft).
8.Fit gearbox to engineSee MANUAL
GEARBOX, Repair, R380 Gearbox
.BLEED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Service repair no - 33.15.01
Procedure
NOTE: During bleed procedure, keep fluid
reservoir topped up to avoid introducing
air to system. For hydraulic fluid
recommendations
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids
.
1.Attach suitable tubing to slave cylinder bleed
screw.
2.Place free end of tube in a glass jar containing
clutch fluid.
3.Loosen bleed screw.
4.Pump clutch pedal, pausing at end of each
stroke, until fluid from tubing is free of air.
NOTE: Keep free end of tube below
surface of fluid.
5.Hold clutch pedal down, tighten bleed screw.
6.Top up fluid reservoir.

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REPAIR MASTER CYLINDER
Service repair no - 33.20.01/03
NOTE: All hose and pipe connections and
joints should be tightened to
15 Nm (11
lbf/ft).
Remove
1.Drain hydraulic fluid from system.
2.Disconnect fluid pipe at master cylinder. Plug
master cylinder fluid port and seal end of
hydraulic pipe to prevent ingress of dirt.
3.On RH drive vehicles, unclip air cleaner retaining
straps, disconnect bottom hose, and move
assembly aside.
4.From inside vehicle, remove fibre board closing
panel above pedals.
5.Remove 6 bolts securing pedal bracket to
bulkhead.
6.Remove screw securing speedometer cable
retaining bracket to top of pedal bracket.
7.Move pipework and cables aside and lift out
pedal bracket, complete with master cylinder,
turn through 90°to ensure pedal clears aperture
in bulkhead.8.Remove 6 screws and detach pedal box top
cover and gasket.
9.Remove nut and washer securing master
cylinder push rod to clutch pedal trunnion.
10.Remove 2 nuts and bolts and withdraw master
cylinder from pedal bracket.
Refit
11.Fit master cylinder to pedal bracket, engaging
cylinder push rod through pedal trunnion.
12.Secure push rod to pedal trunnion.
13.Apply sealant to mating surfaces and fit pedal
bracket to engine bulkhead.
14.Connect fluid pipe to master cylinder.
15.Bleed clutch hydraulic system
See Bleed
hydraulic system
.
16.Check and adjust clutch pedal and master
cylinder setting
See Adjustment, Clutch pedal
and master cylinder setting
.
17.Fit top cover and gasket to pedal bracket.
18.On RH drive vehicles, refit air cleaner.

CLUTCH
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REPAIR CLUTCH PEDAL
Service repair no - 33.33.02
Remove
1.Remove pedal bracket assembly and master
cylinder
See Master cylinder.
2.Release return spring from clutch pedal.
3.Using a suitable punch, drift out securing pin and
withdraw pedal pivot shaft.
4.Withdraw clutch pedal, complete with trunnion
and bush.
5.If necessary remove pivot bushes.
6.Examine components for wear and damage,
renew as necessary.
NOTE: If new pedal pivot bushes are
required they must be reamed to 16 mm
(0.625 in).
Refit
7.If removed, fit trunnion bush and trunnion to
clutch pedal. Lubricate components with general
purpose grease on assembly.
8.Fit pedal to bracket, insert pivot shaft and secure
with new pin.
9.Fit pedal return spring.
10.Fit master cylinder and pedal bracket assembly
See Master cylinder.
11.Adjust clutch pedal and master cylinder setting
See Adjustment, Clutch pedal and master
cylinder setting
.

33CLUTCH
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REPAIR RELEASE BEARING ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 33.10.07
Remove
1.Remove gearbox
See MANUAL GEARBOX,
Repair, R380 Gearbox
.
2.Remove clutch slave cylinder
See Slave
cylinder
.
3.Remove release bearing sleeve retainer staple.
4.Withdraw bearing and sleeve.
5.Remove clutch release lever from bearing guide,
complete with sliper pads.
6.If necessary, unscrew 2 bolts and remove
bearing guide from bell housing.
Refit
7.If removed, fit bearing guide to bell housing.
Tighten bolts to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).
8.Prior to reassembly, grease pivot post, socket,
slipper pads, pins, and ball end of slave cylinder
push-rod.
9.Fit slipper pads onto release lever pins and
locate lever on pivot post.
10.Smear release bearing sleeve inner diameter
with molybdenum disulphide grease and fit to
bearing guide, locating slipper pads to sleeve
flats.
11.Fit new bearing sleeve retainer staple.
12.Fit clutch slave cylinder
See Slave cylinder.
13.Fit gearbox
See MANUAL GEARBOX, Repair,
R380 Gearbox
.SLAVE CYLINDER
Service repair no - 33.35.01
NOTE: All hose and pipe connections and
joints should be tightened to
15 Nm (11
lbf/ft).
Remove
1.Drain hydraulic fluid from system at slave
cylinder bleed valve.
2.Disconnect fluid pipe.
3.Remove 2 bolts and withdraw slave cylinder and
backing plate.
4.If dust cover is not withdrawn with slave cylinder,
withdraw it from bell housing.
CAUTION: If removing slave cylinder with
gearbox in situ, DO NOT detach push-rod
and clip from clutch release lever in bell
housing.
Refit
5.Coat both sides of backing plate with Hylomar
P232M waterproof jointing compound.
6.Locate backing plate and dust cover in position
on slave cylinder.
7.Fit slave cylinder, engaging push-rod through
centre of dust cover and with bleed screw
uppermost.
8.Reconnect fluid pipe.
9.Replenish and bleed clutch hydraulic system
See Bleed hydraulic system.
10.Check for fluid leaks with pedal depressed and
also with system at rest.

CLUTCH
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OVERHAUL MASTER CYLINDER - OVERHAUL
Service repair no - 33.20.07
Dismantle
1.Remove master cylinder from vehicle
See
Repair, Master cylinder
.
2.Remove circlip.
3.Withdraw push-rod and retaining washer.
4.Withdraw the piston assembly. If necessary,
apply a low air pressure to outlet port to expel
piston.
5.Prise locking prong of spring retainer clear of
piston shoulder and withdraw piston.
6.Withdraw piston seal.
7.Compress spring and position valve stem to
align with larger hole in spring retainer.
8.Withdraw spring and retainer.
9.Withdraw valve spacer and spring washer from
valve stem.
10.Remove valve seal.
Inspection
11.Clean all components in new hydraulic fluid and
allow to dry.
12.Examine cylinder bore and piston, ensure that
they are smooth to touch with no corrosion,
score marks or ridges. If there is any doubt, fit
new components.
13.The seals should be renewed with seals from
master cylinder overhaul kit.
Assemble
14.Smear seals with suitable rubber grease and
remaining internal items with new hydraulic fluid.
15.Fit valve seal, flat side first, on end of valve
stem.
16.Place bowed washer, domed side first, over
small end of valve stem, see J6281.
17.Fit spacer to valve, legs first.

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OVERHAUL
18.Place coil spring over valve stem.
19.Insert retainer into spring.
20.Compress spring and engage valve stem in
keyhole slot in retainer.
21.Fit seal, large diameter last, to piston.
22.Insert piston into spring retainer and engage
locking prong.
23.Smear piston with suitable rubber grease and
insert assembly, valve end first, into cylinder.
24.Fit push-rod, retaining washer and circlip.
25.Fit clutch master cylinder to vehicle
See Repair,
Master cylinder
.SLAVE CYLINDER - OVERHAUL
Service repair no - 33.35.07
Dismantle
1.Remove slave cylinder
See Repair, Slave
cylinder
.
2.Withdraw dust cover.
3.Expel piston assembly, applying low pressure air
to fluid inlet.
4.Withdraw spring.
5.Remove seal from piston.
6.Remove bleed valve.
Inspection
7.Clean all components with new hydraulic fluid
fluid and allow to dry.
8.Examine cylinder bore and piston, ensure that
they are smooth to touch with no corrosion,
score marks or ridges. If there is any doubt, fit
new components.
9.Renew seal and dust cover from slave cylinder
overhaul kit.

CLUTCH
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OVERHAUL Assemble
10.Fit bleed valve to cylinder body, do not
overtighten.
11.Lubricate seals, piston and bore with new
hydraulic fluid.
12.Fit seal into piston groove with lip of seal
towards fluid inlet end of cylinder.
13.Locate spring over front end of piston.
14.Fit assembly, spring first, into cylinder ensuring
seal lip does not fold back.
15.Fill dust cover with suitable rubber grease and fit
cover to cylinder.
16.Fit slave cylinder
See Repair, Slave cylinder.

MANUAL GEARBOX
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS R380 GEARBOX
Symptom - Gear jumps out of engagement (any
forward gear)
1.Check condition and security of transmission
and engine mountings.
2.Check in situ, gear lever and selector
adjustments
See Adjustment, Gear change
lever bias spring - adjust
andSee
Adjustment, Fifth gear stop screw adjust
.
3.In situ, remove gearshift and check selector rail
yoke security.
Also check selector detent spring tension and
both spool retainers.
Suspect internal fault, see Overhaul Manual.
4.Check action/operation of main selector rail and
forks.
5.Check condition of synchromesh and gear dog
teeth.
6.Check main and layshaft end floats bearings and
adjustments.
7.Check condition of all gearbox components,
ensure clearances and adjustments are correct
on reassembly.
Symptom - Reverse gear only jumps out of
engagment
1.Check condition and security of transmission
and engine mountings.
2.Check in situ, gear lever and selector
adjustments
See Adjustment, Gear change
lever bias spring adjust
andSee Adjustment,
Fifth gear stop screw adjust
.
3.In situ, remove gearshift and check selector rail
yoke security.
Also check selector detent spring tension and
both spool retainers.
Suspect internal fault, see Overhaul Manual.
4.Check action/operation of main selector rail and
reverse lever.
5.Check condition of reverse gear, angled
bearings and shaft.
6.Check condition of all gearbox components,
ensure clearances and adjustments are correct
on reassembly.Symptom - Excessive force required to engage or
change gear, vehicle stationary or moving.
1.Check lubricant specification and level, if low do
not top up at this stage.
2.In situ, lubricate gear mechanism, and check
selector adjustments
See Adjustment, Gear
change lever bias spring - adjust
andSee
Adjustment, Fifth gear stop screw adjust
.
3.In situ, remove gearshift and check selector rail
is free and that the yoke is secure. Also check
selector detent spring tension and both spool
retainers.
4.Drain lubricant and check for contamination or
metal particles.
Suspect worn synchromesh unit or baulk rings
on affected gears, see Overhaul Manual.
Symptom - Noisy gear engagement, vehicle
stationary
See CLUTCH, Fault diagnosis, Clutch
Noise - Mechanical Faults
.
Symptom - Noisy gear selection, vehicle moving.
1.Confirm that clutch operation is satisfactory.
2.Establish which gear/gears is causing noise.
3.Check lubricant specification and level, if low do
not top up at this stage.
4.Drain lubricant and check for contamination or
metal particles.
Suspect worn synchromesh, see Overhaul
Manual.
5.Check condition of synchromesh unit, springs
and cones for distortion and wear. Also check
dog teeth for damage and cone mating surface
on gear for signs of overheating.
6.Check condition of all gearbox components,
ensure clearances and adjustments are correct
on reassembly.
Symptom - Noise from gearbox in neutral, which
changes tone or becomes worse when clutch is
depressed,
See CLUTCH, Fault diagnosis, Clutch
Noise - Mechanical Faults
.
Symptom - Noise from gearbox in neutral, which
disappears when clutch is depressed.
1.Check lubricant specification and level, if low do
not top up at this stage.
2.Drain lubricant and check for contamination or
metal particles.
Suspect worn bearings on layshaft, primary shaft
or front of main shaft, see Overhaul Manual.

MANUAL GEARBOX
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REPAIR
24.Remove 2 bolts, withdraw clutch slave cylinder
and backing plate from bell housing, and tie
aside.
25.Mark rear propeller shaft drive flange and
transmission brake drum for reassembly.
26.Remove 4 nuts, disconnect propeller shaft from
brake drum, and tie aside.
27.Remove front pipe from exhaust manifold
See
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Exhaust front pipe
.
28.Remove intermediate silencer.
See MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Intermediate pipe - 90
orSee MANIFOLD
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Intermediate pipe - 110/130
29.Temporarily support transmission.
30.Remove nut securing gearbox LH mounting
rubber to chassis crossmember.
31.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing crossmember
to chassis longitudinals.
32.Remove nut securing transfer box mounting
rubber to RH side of crossmember.
33.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing crossmember
to chassis longitudinals.
34.With assistance and using a body jack between
chassis longitudinals, jack chassis sufficiently to
enable removal of crossmember.
35.Remove chasss crossmember.
36.Remove 4 bolts from both sides and remove LH
and RH mounting brackets.

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REPAIRREV: 05/99 78.Position crossmember and locate over fixing
studs of LH and RH gearbox mounting rubbers.
79.Align crossmember and secure to chassis with 4
nuts and bolts on each side.
NOTE: Fit battery earth strap retaining clip
to LH top bolt.
80.Fit intermediate silencer.
See MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair, Intermediate
pipe - 90
orSee MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM, Repair, Intermediate pipe - 110/130
.
81.Fit front pipe to exhaust manifold
See
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Exhaust front pipe
.
82.Fit rear propeller shaft to transmission brake
drum. Tighten nuts to
47 Nm (33 lbf/ft).
83.Remove 3 bolts securing support cradle to
transmission and remove hoist.
84.Reconnect battery earth strap to transfer box
fixing.
85.Connect speedometer cable to transfer box and
secure with retaining clip.
86.Coat both sides of clutch slave clinder backing
plate with Hylomar P232M waterproof sealant.
87.Locate backing plate on slave cylinder.
88.Fit slave cylinder to bell housing, engaging
push-rod through centre of dust cover, and with
bleed screw uppermost. Tighten bolts to
25 Nm
(18 lbf/ft).
89.Fit front propeller shaft to transfer box. Tighten
nuts to
47 Nm (33 lbf/ft).
90.Refill main gearbox and transfer boxSee
MAINTENANCE , Under vehicle maintenance
.
91.Feed transmission brake cable through heel
board and ensure grommet is correctly located.
NOTE: Apply a soap solution to aid fitment
of cable.
92.Lower vehicle on ramp.
93.Fit ties to secure gearbox harness to
transmission breather pipes.
94.Fit breather pipe retaining clip to rear of engine.
95.Reconnect charge air hose at turbocharger.
96.Reconnect intake hose at induction manifold. If
EGR system is fitted, reconnect intake hose at
intercooler.
97.Reconnect radiator top hose at thermostat
housing.
98.Fit viscous fan unit
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Viscous coupling and fan
.
99.Reconnect battery.100.Refill cooling system
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Adjustment, Drain and refill cooling system
.
101.Connect cable clevis to handbrake lever and fit
handbrake gaiter.
102.Locate insulation pad over gear levers and fit to
tunnel cover.
103.Fit gear lever with gaiter to lower lever spline
and secure with retaining nut.
104.Fit gear lever cover.
105.Fit gear lever and transfer box lever knobs.
106.Fit gearbox cover carpet.
107.Check operation of handbrake and adjust as
necessary
See MAINTENANCE , Under
vehicle maintenance
.