ECU LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1996 Repair Manual

MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REPAIR TAILPIPE - 90
Service repair no - 30.10.22
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove 2 flange nuts securing tail pipe to
intermediate pipe, see J6243.
3.Release tail pipe from inboard mounting rubber.
4.Release tail pipe from outboard mounting rubber
and remove.
Refit
5.Fit tail pipe to intermediate pipe.
6.Secure tail pipe to mounting rubbers.
7.Secure tail pipe to intermediate pipe. Tighten
nuts to
30 Nm (22 lbf/ft).
8.Lower vehicle.TAILPIPE - 110/130
Service repair no - 30.10.22
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove 2 flange nuts securing tail pipe to
intermediate pipe, see J6244.
3.Release tail pipe from front mounting rubber.
4.Release tail pipe from rear mounting rubber.
5.Release tail pipe from intermediate pipe and
feed over rear axle.
6.Remove tail pipe.
Refit
7.Feed tail pipe over rear axle and connect to
intermediate pipe.
8.Secure tail pipe to mounting rubbers.
9.Secure tail pipe to intermediate pipe. Tighten
nuts to
30 Nm (22 lbf/ft).
10.Lower vehicle.

CLUTCH
1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The clutch unit comprises a single dry plate friction
disc and diaphragm spring clutch unit, secured to the
engine flywheel.OPERATION
The unit is operated hydraulically by the clutch master
cylinder (12) and a slave cylinder (13) attached to the
transmission bell housing.
Clutch components
1.Crankshaft and flywheel
2.Friction plate
3.Clutch cover
4.Diaphragm spring
5.Pressure plate
6.Fulcrum posts (9) for diaphragm spring
7.Bearing rings (2) for diaphragm spring
8.Retraction links and bolts (3) for pressure plate
9.Release bearing10.Release lever
11.Release lever pivot post
12.Master cylinder
13.Slave cylinder
14.Master cylinder pedal pushrod
15.Primary shaft and taper bearing (in gearbox)
16.Gearbox front cover
17.Primary shaft flywheel bush
18.Pedal pivot and return spring

33CLUTCH
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS FAULT/SYMPTOM CHART
Symptoms
Slip Spin/Drag Judder/Fierce Fault Item
* * * Worn or oil on clutch linings 2
* * * Mechanical damage45678
* * Distorted clutch plate 2
* Failed or air in hydraulic system 12 13
* * Primary shaft tight fit in crankshaft bush 15 17
* Clutch splines sticking 2 15
* Weak clutch plate springs or insecure/worn
engine/gearbox mountings6
* Insecure/worn propeller shafts
* Insecure/worn suspension components/rubber
bushes
The items refered to in this chart relate to the clutch components shown in J6270 and J6271.See Description
and operation, Description
CLUTCH NOISE - MECHANICAL FAULTS
Noise from clutch or gearbox in neutral, which
disappears when clutch is depressed.
Suspect gearbox input/primary shaft bearings
See MANUAL GEARBOX, Fault diagnosis,
R380 gearbox
.
Noise from clutch or gearbox in neutral, which
changes tone or becomes worse when the clutch
is depressed.
Suspect worn release bearing.
Knocking/rattling from clutch or gearbox in
neutral, which is reduced or disappears when the
clutch is depressed.
Suspect worn/weak release lever retainer or
clutch unit.
Noise from clutch or gearbox in neutral, which
disappears when clutch is depressed.
Suspect gearbox fault
See MANUAL
GEARBOX, Fault diagnosis, R380 gearbox
.HYDRAULIC FAULTS
Unable to dis-engage clutch, little or no pedal
resistance.
1.Check condition, specification and level of fluid.
2.Check pipes and cylinders for leaks.
3.Check that air vent in reservoir lid is clear.
Suspect faulty master cylinder if no fluid leaks
present
See Repair, Master cylinder.
Spongy pedal operation
1.Check condition, specification and level of fluid.
2.Check that air vent in reservoir lid is clear.
Suspect air in fluid
See Repair, Bleed
hydraulic system
.
Clutch is difficult to dis-engage and/or does not
immediately re-engage when pedal is released.
1.Check condition, specification and level of fluid.
2.Check that air vent in reservoir lid is clear.
Suspect pedal pivot, master cylinder or slave
cylinder seizure
See Repair, Master cylinder.

CLUTCH
1
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.

33CLUTCH
2
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
3
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
.

MANUAL GEARBOX
1
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
1
ADJUSTMENT GEAR CHANGE LEVER BIAS SPRING - ADJUST
Service repair no - 37.16.26
1.Remove gear lever and transfer box lever knobs.
2.Remove gear lever cover.
3.Remove nut and washer securing gear lever.
4.Mark gear lever spline setting, remove lever and
gaiter from lower lever.
5.Remove insulation pad from tunnel aperture.
6.Fit gear lever and select 3rd or 4th gear.
7.Slacken adjustment screw locknuts.
8.Adjust screws until both legs of bias springs are
approximately 0.5mm clear of gear lever cross
pin.
9.Apply a slight load to gear lever in a LH direction
and adjust RH screw downward until RH spring
leg just makes contact with cross pin.
10.Repeat procedure for LH adjustment screw.
11.Lower both adjustment screws equal amounts
until radial play is eliminated.
12.Tighten locknuts.
13.Return gear lever to neutral position and rock
across gate several times. The gear lever should
return to 3rd and 4th gate.
14.Remove gear lever.
15.Fit insulation pad.
16.Locate gaiter over lower lever and bias springs.
17.Fit gear lever to lower lever spline, secure with
new nyloc nut and tighten to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).
18.Fit gear lever cover.
19.Fit gear lever and transfer box lever knobs.

37MANUAL GEARBOX
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ADJUSTMENT FIFTH GEAR STOP SCREW - ADJUST
Service repair no - 37.16.67
1.Remove gear lever and transfer box lever knobs.
2.Remove gear lever cover.
3.Remove nut and washer securing gear lever.
4.Mark gear lever spline setting, remove lever and
gaiter from lower lever.
5.Remove insulation pad from tunnel aperture.
6.Remove tunnel carpet.
7.Remove retaining screws and release fuse box
cover.
8.Remove 2 screws and release fuse box from
bulkhead to assist next operation.
9.Remove 16 screws securing tunnel cover to
vehicle body.
10.Manouvre tunnel cover to clear handbrake lever
and remove from vehicle.
11.Fit gear lever and knob and select reverse gear.

MANUAL GEARBOX
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ADJUSTMENT
12.Slacken stop screw locknut.
13.Apply light pressure to gear lever towards LH
side and turn screw clockwise until it abuts yoke.
14.Turn screw anti-clockwise until 25 mm freeplay
is felt at gear lever knob. Ensure 5th gear can be
engaged.
15.Tighten stop screw locknut.
16.Check that all other gears are selectable.
17.Remove gear lever.
18.Manouvre tunnel cover into position and secure
with 16 screws.
19.Fit fuse box and cover.
20.Fit tunnel carpet.
21.Fit insulation pad into tunnel aperture.
22.Locate gaiter over lower lever and bias springs.
23.Fit gear lever to lower lever spline, secure with
new nyloc nut and tighten to
25 Nm (18 lbf/ft).
24.Fit gear lever cover.
25.Fit gear lever and transfer box lever knobs.