fuel LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1996 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE CHECK/TOP UP BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
WARNING: DO NOT drive the vehicle with
the fluid level below 'MIN' mark.
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces; clean up
any spillage immediately and rinse with plenty of
water.
If brake fluid should come into contact with skin
or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
1.Check the fluid level visually through transparent
side of reservoir without removing cap.
2.If level is below 'MAX' mark clean and remove
reservoir cap.
3.Top up to 'MAX' mark with recommended brake
fluid
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids
CHECK/TOP UP WASHER RESERVOIR
Top up washer reservoir to within 25 mm (1.0 in) of
filler neck. Use a screen washer solvent/anti-freeze
solution to assist removing mud, flies, and road film
and protect against freezing.
LUBRICATE ACCELERATOR LINKAGES
Lubricate accelerator cable at adjustment ferrule and
linkage with injector pump and at pedal clevis pin.CHECK/ADJUST ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Check/adjust low and high engine idle speed with
engine at normal running temperature.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Adjustment, low and high idle speed
adjustment
CHECK/ADJUST STEERING BOX
Check steering box and pipes/hoses for fluid leaks.
Check that there is no backlash in steering box when
in straight ahead position. Adjust steering box if
necessary.
See STEERING, Adjustment, Power
steering box
VISUALLY CHECK INTERCOOLER/RADIATOR
FOR EXTERNAL OBSTRUCTIONS
Check intercooler/radiator for external obstructions. If
necessary, apply air pressure to engine side of matrix
to clear obstruction. If mud or dirt is evident, carefully
use a hose to wash away obstruction.
FLUSH DIESEL INTERCOOLER
Remove
1.Remove intercooler matrix.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, Intercooler
2.Flush matrix with ICI 'GENKLENE' proprietary
cleaner, following manufacturers instructions.
3.Dry intercooler completely ensuring that no liquid
remains in matrix.
Refit
4.Refit intercooler matrix.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Intercooler

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MAINTENANCEREV: 05/99 LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL
AND SLIDING JOINTS
1.Clean all grease nipples on front and rear
propeller shafts.
2.Using a low pressure hand grease gun, apply
recommended grease
See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended lubricants and fluids
to grease
nipples at front and rear propeller shaft universal
and sliding joints.
VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE, FUEL, CLUTCH
HOSES/PIPES/UNIONS FOR CHAFING, LEAKS
AND CORROSION
CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS,
SECURITY AND DAMAGE
RENEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
See
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
manifolds and exhaust system
CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS FROM POWER
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS,
HYDRAULIC PIPES AND UNIONS FOR CHAFING
AND CORROSION
CHECK/TIGHTEN STEERING UNIT AND STEERING
ROD BALL JOINT FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERSBall joints are lubricated for life during manufacture
and require no further lubrication unless the rubber
boot has been dislodged or damaged. All joints should
be checked at specified service intervals, but more
frequently if vehicle is used under arduous conditions.
1.Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up
and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent, fit a new joint assembly.
See
STEERING, Repair, Drop arm ball See
STEERING, Repair, Track rod and See
STEERING, Repair, Drag link and drag link
ends
CHECK/TIGHTEN FRONT AND REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION LINK FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF MOUNTING RUBBERS
DRAIN AND CLEAN FUEL SEDIMENTER, IF
FITTED
The fuel sedimenter is located on a chassis side
member on the RH side of vehicle near rear wheel. It
increases the working life of the fuel filter by removing
larger droplets of water and other matter from fuel.
NOTE: On 110/130 models with a twin tank
fuel system, two sedimenters may be
fitted, one on each side of the vehicle
chassis.
1.Slacken drain plug and allow any water to drain
off.

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MAINTENANCE REV: 05/992.When pure diesel is emitted, retighten drain
plug.
3.Disconnect fuel inlet pipe at sedimenter. Raise
and support pipe above level of fuel tank to
prevent fuel draining from tank.
4.Support sedimenter bowl, unscrew bolt and
remove bowl.
5.Remove sedimenter element.
6.Clean all components in kerosene.
7.Fit new seals.
8.Fit element into sedimenter bowl.
9.Secure bowl to sedimenter head.
10.Fit fuel inlet pipe to sedimenter.
11.Slacken drain plug and when pure diesel is
emitted, retighten plug.
12.If necessary, prime the system.
See FUEL SYSTEM, Adjustment, Priming
the fuel system
CHECK CONDITION OF ENGINE MOUNTING
RUBBERS
CHECK SECURITY OF TOWING BRACKET
FITTINGSCARRY OUT ROAD OR ROLLER TEST
WARNING: Two wheel roller tests MUST
NOT be carried out.
For details of dynamometer testing.
See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
testing
Check the following components:
1.Engine for excessive noise.
2.Clutch for slip, judder or spin/drag.
3.Gear selection/noise - high/low range.
4.Steering for abnormal noise/effort.
5.Steering for free play.
6.All instruments, gauges and warning indicators.
7.Heater and air conditioning systems.
8.Heated rear screen.
9.Shock absorbers - ride irregularities.
10.Foot brake, on emergency stop, pulling to one
side, binding and pedal effort.
11.Handbrake operation.
12.Seat reclining and latching.
13.Fully extend seat belt, check operation of
retraction and latching. Inertia belts lock when
snatched or vehicle on slope.
14.Road wheel balance.
15.Transmissions for vibrations.
16.Body noises, squeaks and rattles.
17.Excessive exhaust smoke.
18.Engine idle speed.
19.Endorse service record.
20.Report any unusual features of vehicle condition
and additional work required.
ENDORSE SERVICE RECORD

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MAINTENANCEREV: 05/99 ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Camshaft drive belt
The engine timing gears are driven by a toothed
rubber belt which must be renewed at intervals
determined by the severity of operating conditions. In
reasonable, temperate climate operation, the belt
should be renewed every 120,000 km (72,000 miles)
or every six years whichever occurs earlier.
In adverse operating conditions, such as work in dusty
atmospheres, high ambient temperatures, desert and
tropical zones, renew the belt every 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) or every three years, whichever occurs
earlier.
CAUTION: If the drive belt is not renewed
at the correct interval, it could fail,
resulting in serious engine damage.
Oil change diesel engines
If the vehicle is operated on fuel with a high sulphur
content (over 1%) the oil change intervals must not
exceed 5000 km (3000 miles).
Anti-freeze
At two yearly intervals or at the onset of the second
winter, the cooling system should be drained, flushed
and refilled with the required water and anti-freeze
solution.
Hydraulic brake fluid.
It is recommended that at 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
intervals or every two years, whichever is the earlier,
the hydraulic brake fluid should be completely
renewed.
At 80,000 km (48,000 miles) intervals or every four
years, whichever is the earlier, all hydraulic brake fluid
seals and flexible hoses should be renewed. All
working surfaces of the master cylinder and caliper
cylinders should be examined and renewed where
necessary.Air cleaner
When the vehicle is used in dusty or field conditions or
deep wading, frequent attention to the air cleaner may
be required.
Dampers
At 60,000 km (36,000 miles) intervals remove all
suspension dampers, test for correct operation, refit or
renew as necessary.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
When the vehicle is operated in extremely arduous
conditions or on dusty, wet or muddy terrain, more
frequent attention should be paid to all servicing
requirements.
Additional daily or weekly attention depending on
operating conditions:
Check/top-up transfer box oil.
Check steering rubber boots for security and
condition. Renew if damaged.
Check brake fluid level: Investigate cause if any fluid
loss is suspected.
Clean brake discs and calipers.
Lubricate front and rear propeller shaft
universal/sliding joints. Under tropical or severe
conditions, particularly where sand is encountered,
the sliding joints must be lubricated very frequently to
prevent ingress of abrasive material.
Every week and every maintenance inspection check
tyre pressures and inspect tyre treads and side walls.
Under arduous cross-country conditions the tyre
pressures should be checked much more frequently,
even to the extent of a daily check.
Monthly
Renew gearbox oil.
Renew transfer box oil.
Check air cleaner element and renew every 6 months
or as necessary.

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MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Camshaft drive belt
The engine timing gears are driven by a toothed
rubber belt which must be renewed at intervals
determined by the severity of operating conditions. In
reasonable, temperate climate operation, the belt
should be renewed every 120,000 km (72,000 miles)
or every six years whichever occurs earlier.
In adverse operating conditions, such as work in dusty
atmospheres, high ambient temperatures, desert and
tropical zones, renew the belt every 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) or every three years, whichever occurs
earlier.
CAUTION: If the drive belt is not renewed
at the correct interval, it could fail,
resulting in serious engine damage.
Oil change diesel engines
If the vehicle is operated on fuel with a high sulpher
content (over 1%) the oil change intervals must not
exceed 5000 km (3000 miles).
Anti-freeze
At two yearly intervals or at the onset of the second
winter, the cooling system should be drained, flushed
and refilled with the required water and anti-freeze
solution.
Hydraulic brake fluid.
It is recommended that at 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
intervals or every two years, whichever is the earlier,
the hydraulic brake fluid should be completely
renewed.
At 80,000 km (48,000 miles) intervals or every four
years, whichever is the earlier, all hydraulic brake fluid
seals and flexible hoses should be renewed. All
working surfaces of the master cylinder and caliper
cylinders should be examined and renewed where
necessary.Air cleaner
When the vehicle is used in dusty or field conditions or
deep wading, frequent attention to the air cleaner may
be required.
Dampers
At 60,000 km (36,000 miles) intervals remove all
suspension dampers, test for correct operation, refit or
renew as necessary.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
When the vehicle is operated in extremely arduous
conditions or on dusty, wet or muddy terrain, more
frequent attention should be paid to all servicing
requirements.
Additional daily or weekly attention depending on
operating conditions:
Check/top-up transfer box oil.
Check steering rubber boots for security and
condition. Renew if damaged.
Check brake fluid level: Investigate cause if any fluid
loss is suspected.
Clean brake discs and calipers.
Lubricate front and rear propeller shaft
universal/sliding joints. Under tropical or severe
conditions, particularly where sand is encountered,
the sliding joints must be lubricated very frequently to
prevent ingress of abrasive material.
Every week and every maintenance inspection check
tyre pressures and inspect tyre treads and side walls.
Under arduous cross-country conditions the tyre
pressures should be checked much more frequently,
even to the extent of a daily check.
Monthly
Renew gearbox oil.
Renew transfer box oil.
Check air cleaner element and renew every 6 months
or as necessary.

ENGINE
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REPAIR CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST
Service repair no - 12.25.01
1.Start and run engine to normal operating
temperature.
2.Switch off engine.
3.Disconnect spill return hose and fuel pipe from
No.1 injector.
4.Remove retaining nut, release clamp and
withdraw injector from cylinder head.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, injectors
5.Disconnect electrical lead from fuel cut-off
solenoid at injection pump to prevent delivery of
fuel to injectors. On vehicles fitted with a digital
diesel shut-off valve (DDS) immobilisation
system, disconnect DDS multi-plug.
6.Ensure injector port is clean, If necessary, crank
the engine a few revolutions to remove any
loose carbon.
7.Fit dummy injector, from diesel compression
tester kitLRT-19-007, into the cylinder head and
clamp securely in position.
8.Connect flexible hose and gauge to dummy
injector as shown above.
9.Crank engine for 10-20 seconds and note
reading on gauge. The gauge will indicate the
compression of the cylinder and maintain the
reading until the pressure release valve on the
gauge is depressed.
Expected readings of a crank test, with vehicle
battery fully charged, compression ratio 19.5:1
should be 24 bar (348 lbf/in
2).10.Repeat test procedure for remaining clinders in
turn.
NOTE: A variation in compression
readings between cylinders is often a
better indication of an engine problem
than the absolute values of compression.
11.If compression is appreciably less than correct
reading, or varies by more than 10%, piston
rings or valves may be worn or damaged.
Low pressures in adjoining cylinders may
indicate a faulty cylinder head gasket.

ENGINE
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REPAIR ENGINE
Service repair no - 12.41.01
Remove
NOTE: A chassis undertray may be fitted
on some vehicle derivatives to conform to
legal requirements. When under chassis
remove and refit procedures are required, it may
be necessary to remove the undertray and/or
integral access panels.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Front
undertray
orSee CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,
Rear undertray
CAUTION: Seal all exposed pipe ends
against ingress of dirt after disconnection.
1.Ensure vehicle is level and apply park brake.
2.Disconnect battery.
NOTE: The vehicle may be fitted with an
alarm and immobilisation system using a
battery backed-up alarm sounder.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, battery
3.Remove bonnet.
4.Remove cable ties securing gearbox harness to
breather pipes.
5.Disconnect harness from diff lock and reverse
light switches.
6.Manouvre harness into engine bay.
7.Remove air cleaner.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Air cleaner
8.Remove radiator assembly.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, Radiator
If air conditioning is fitted the condenser will
have to be removed, compressor pipes and
heater matrix hoses disconnected.
See AIR CONDITIONING, Repair, Condenser
9.Remove rocker cover insulation.
10.Remove feed pipe/hose from turbo-charger and
intercooler.
11.Disconnect heater hoses from cylinder head and
heater rails.
12.Disconnect electrical feed plug at rear of cylinder
head.
13.Disconnect heater plug feed wire.

ENGINE
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REPAIR
26.Disconnect both pipes from fuel lift pump.
27.Release fuel feed pipe from retaining clip on air
cleaner bracket.
28.Disconnect vacuum hose from brake servo.
29.Remove oil pipes from oil filter adaptor.30.Using suitable hoist, fit chains to lifting brackets
and support engine.
31.Remove nuts and plain washers securing front
engine mountings to chassis.
32.Support gearbox.
33.Remove engine to bell housing fixings, leaving
starter motor attached to engine.
34.Carefully raise engine to release from gearbox.
35.Ensure all relevant connections to engine have
been removed.
36.Remove engine.
Refit
37.Clean bell housing.
38.Apply Hylomar sealant to mating faces of bell
housing and flywheel housing.
39.Lubricate splines of gearbox primary pinion with
Rocol MV 3.
40.Carefully lower engine into position and locate
primary pinion into clutch and engage bell
housing dowels.
41.Fit engine to bell housing fixings. Tighten to
40
Nm (30 lbf/ft).

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REPAIR 42.Raise engine, and locate front engine mountings
to chassis.
43.Remove gearbox support and lower engine.
44.Tighten front engine mounting to chassis fixings
to
45 Nm (33 lbf/ft).
45.Release chains from engine lifting brackets and
remove hoist.
46.Connect oil cooler pipes to oil filter adaptor.
47.Fit vacuum hose to brake servo adaptor.
48.Secure fuel feed pipe in retaining clip on air
cleaner bracket.
49.Fit fuel lift pump pipes.
50.Connect feed and spill return pipes to injector
pump.
51.If fitted, reconnect hand throttle cable to
mounting bracket and injector pump.
52.Fit outer cable adjusting nut into injector pump
mounting bracket.
53.Fit inner throttle cable to injector pump and
secure with clevis and split pin.
54.Secure bleed hose in retaining clips on front
timing cover.
55.Fit bleed hose to thermostat housing.
56.Connect inlet and outlet hoses to power steering
pump.
57.Fit down pipe to exhaust manifold and secure
with 3 nuts.
58.Connect starter motor battery and fuse box
leads.
59.If fitted, connect EGR valve multi-plug and
vacuum pipe.
60.Secure breather pipe clip to cylinder head.
61.Connect engine harness multi-plug.
62.Fit heater plug feed wire.
63.Connect electrical feed plug at rear of cylinder
head.
64.Fit heater hoses to cylinder head and heater
rails.
65.Fit feed pipe/hose to turbo-charger and
intercooler.
66.Fit rocker cover insulation.
67.Fit radiator assembly.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Radiator
If applicable, fit air
conditioning condenser, compressor pipes and
heater matrix hoses.
See AIR CONDITIONING,
Repair, Condenser
68.Fit bonnet.
69.Reconnect battery.CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Service repair no - 12.21.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Drain coolant.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Drain and refill cooling system
3.Remove top hose from radiator.
4.Remove intercooler to induction manifold hose.
5.Remove viscous coupling and fan.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
coupling and fan
6.Remove fan cowl.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Fan cowl
7.Remove drive belt.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
8.Fit crankshaft pulley retainerLRT-12-080and
secure with 4 bolts.
9.Remove crankshaft pulley retaining bolt
anti-clockwise using socket and suitable long
bar.
10.Remove pulley retainer.
11.Remove pulley, if necessary using extractor
LRT-12-049with thrust pad fromLRT-12-031.

ENGINE
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REPAIR
NOTE: If the camshaft gear is to be
removed during these operations its
retaining bolt should be slackened before
the timing belt is removed.
7.Slacken belt tensioner bolt.
8.Remove idler pulley.
9.Remove timing belt.
NOTE: If excessive timing belt debris is
evident in the front cover, this is probably
due to the misalignment of the front timing
cover caused by incorrect assembly of the fuel
injection pump bracket.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Fuel Injection pump
NOTE: During use, a belt develops a wear
pattern relative to its running direction, if
the original belt is to be re-used it must be
refitted so that it rotates in the original direction.
Mark belt direction of rotation, using soft chalk, to
ensure correct refitment.
CAUTION: The belt must be stored on its
edge on a clean surface and in such a
manner that bends are not less than 50
mm (2.0in.) radius. Do not bend belts at an acute
angle, otherwise premature failure could result.Belt tensioner
NOTE: The belt tensioner need only be
removed if it is being replaced or for
access purposes to remove front cover.
10.Remove securing bolt and withdraw tensioner
complete with spacer.
Refit
11.If necessary, fit belt tensioner and spacer.
Tighten fixing bolt to
45 Nm (33lbf/ft).
Timing belt fitting and tensioning
NOTE: It is important that belt tensioning
is carried out carefully and accurately. The
following procedure involves tensioning
the belt twice to ensure that it is equally tensioned
between each gear. New and original belts are
tensioned to different figures.
12.Ensure timing marks are correctly aligned, pin
from special toolLRT-12-045is correctly
inserted in injection pump gear and timing tool
LRT-12-044is fitted to flywheel housing with pin
located in flywheel slot.
13.Fit belt, observing rotational marks made during
removal. Feed belt over gears keeping it tight on
drive side.
14.Fit idler pulley.
15.Slacken injection pump gear retaining bolts.
16.Adjust belt to correctly sit in gears.