engine oil LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

R380
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Description
The all synchromesh five speed manual gearbox unit,
is married to a LT230T two speed transfer gearbox.
All the gears including reverse run on needle roller
bearings and the main, layshaft and primary shafts
are supported by tapered roller bearings.The whole of the geartrain is lubricated through
drillings in the shafts, supplied by a low pressure
pump driven from the rear of the layshaft. The gear
change has a single rail selector and spool type
interlock. The main and transfer gearboxes ventilate
through nylon pipes, which terminate high up in the
engine compartment to prevent water entry when the
vehicle is operating in adverse conditions.
1. Mainshaft 1st gear
2. Mainshaft 2nd gear
3. Mainshaft 3rd gear
4. Primary input shaft
5. Mainshaft 5th gear
6. Layshaft
7. Mainshaft
8. Lubrication pump9. Drain plug
10. Ventilation pipe
11. Single rail gear shift
12. 1st/2nd synchromesh
13. Oil seals
14. 3rd/4th synchromesh
15. 5th gear synchromesh

R380
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REPAIR Assembling transfer gearbox to main gearbox
45.Clean extension housing and transfer gearbox
mating faces.
46.Ensuring loose upper dowel is fitted, hoist
transfer gearbox into position.
47.Fit and tighten nut and bolts to
34Nm.
48.Connect high/low operating rod, fit and tighten
locknut.
49.Fit link to differential lock lever and secure with 2
clips
50.Align lever to high/low shaft, position washer, fit
bolt and new Nyloc nut. Tighten to
2Nm.
51.Position breather pipes, secure pipe unions
using new sealing washers. Tighten unions to
15Nm.
Fitting transfer gearbox and main gearbox
assembly to engine
52.Position transmission assembly to hoist cradle.
53.Clean bell housing and engine mating faces.
54.Temporarily fit gear lever and select any gear in
main gearbox to facilitate entry of gearbox input
shaft.
55.Position and raise hoist, and fit transmission to
engine whilst keeping wires and pipes clear to
prevent trapping.
56.Fit and tighten nuts securing transmission to
engine.
57.Connect reverse lamp switch connectors and
differential lock switch connectors.
58.Secure breather pipes to harness with clips.
59.Position temporary support.
60.Remove 2 bolts securing lifting cradle to
transmission and remove hoist. Apply Loctite
290 to bolts and refit bolts.
61.Position cross-member, loosely fit nuts and bolts
securing cross-member mountings to
transmission.62.Raise transmission, align cross-member and
loosely fit nuts and bolts securing cross-member
to chassis.
63.Tighten all securing nuts and bolts. Remove
supporting jack from under sump.
64.Remove temporary support.
65.Fit handbrake cable through transmission tunnel
and secure gaiter.
66.Connect speedometer cable to transfer gearbox.
67.Line up marks and connect front and rear
propeller shafts.
68.Clean spacer, clutch slave cylinder and gearbox
mating faces.
69.Position spacer and slave cylinder, fit bolts.
Tighten to
25Nm.
70.Untie intermediate exhaust pipe(s) and refit
exhaust front pipe(s).
See MANIFOLD AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair, Exhaust System
Complete
71.Refill main gearbox and transfer gearbox with oil.
See SECTION 10, Maintenance, Under
Vehicle Maintenance
72.Lower ramp [hoist].
73.Fit fan cowl, fit and tighten bolts.
74.Align breather pipe clip to cylinder block, fit and
tighten bolts.
75.Fit handbrake cable adjuster and secure with 'C'
clip.
76.Align cable trunnion to handbrake lever, fit clevis
pin and secure with clip.
77.Check handbrake adjustment.
See SECTION
10, Maintenance, Vehicle Interior
78.Fit upper gear lever, fit and tighten bolt.
79.Fit gear selector lever and high/low selector
lever draft excluders.
80.Position draft excluder clamp rings, fit and
tighten screws.
81.Refit sound insulation.
82.Refit centre console.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair, Centre Console
83.Connect battery earth lead.

41TRANSFER GEARBOX
2
FAULT DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Prior to road test
1.Check oil level in transfer box is correct.
2.Check tightness of level and drain plugs.
3.Check breather system for blockage. To validate
the system the pipe must be removed,
inspected, rectified as necessary and refitted.
4.Remove all traces of oil from exterior of transfer
box.
Take vehicle for short road test.
5.Identify source of leaks and rectify as follows.
Front or rear output seal leaking:-
1.Drain the oil and remove the leaking output
flange.
2.Inspect the seal track on the flange for surface
damage. If damaged renew component.
3.Remove and discard the oil seal.
4.Inspect the seal locating bore and remove any
sharp edges which may damage the new oil
seal.
5.Fit new seal.
6.Fit the output flange and all the other parts.
7.Add oil to correct level into the gearbox.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended Lubricants and
Fluids
Cover plate gasket leaking.
1.Drain the oil and remove the leaking cover plate.
2.Remove all traces of joint sealant from both joint
faces.
3.Degrease all components and apply a thin film of
Hylomar sealant, to both joint faces.
4.Apply thread sealant to the bolts which come
into contact with gearbox oil.
5.Refit cover plate.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to
overtighten the fixings.Leak between the main and transfer gearboxes.
1.Site vehicle onto a ramp [hoist].
2.Select neutral in transfer box and select 4th gear
in the main gearbox.
3.Run engine at 2000 rpm with the clutch/drive
engaged.
4.Observe joint between the main and transfer
boxes.
5.If oil leak is found establish if it is gear oil.
6.If so, the leak is originating from the transfer box.
7.Check the two inner (main/transfer) bolts are oil
tight, as these holes are tapped through into the
main transfer case.
8.Remove the transfer box to inspect the
mainshaft collar seal track condition, and the
front face of the transfer case for porosity.
See
Repair, LT230T Transfer Gearbox
9.If these areas require servicing, the transfer
gearbox input seal must also be renewed.
CAUTION: Avoid damaging the new seal
lip and ensure the seal is fitted flush with
the machined face. Also ensure the new
seal is not damaged when refitting the transfer
gearbox.
10.If red A.T.F type oil is seen leaking during the
workshop test, investigate the main gearbox for
cause of leak.
Detent plug or electrical switch leaks.
1.Detent plugs and electrical switches do not
usually leak. It must be noted that they fit into
open tapped holes in the transfer case and
therefore should be considered when looking for
the source of the leak.

41TRANSFER GEARBOX
2
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
1
FAULT DIAGNOSIS ZF AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Before referring to fault symptoms, carry out initial
static checks first:
INITIAL STATIC CHECKS
Check start positions 'P' & 'N' only........................................................
Reverse lights 'R' only..................................................................
Gear engagements N-D,N-3,N-2,N-1,N-R..........................................................
Full throttle Engine switched off, check full travel at engine and at.......................................................................
pedal.
Oil level 'N' selected, engine running at normal running............................................................................
temperature.
Pressure test
2000 rev/min 10±0.3 bar, 150±5 lbf/in
2....................................................................
Idle pressure 6.9±0.3 bar, 100±5 lbf/in2at 665 to 735 rev/min. ....................................................................
To fit pressure gauge
Service tools:
See Service tools, Automatic
Gearbox
0 to 20 bar, 0 to 300 lbf/in2Pressure gauge.
Flexible hose adaptor.
1.Site vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.From under gearbox, remove socket head plug
(located 10cm from oil pipe) Fit hose adaptor
LST502-1.
3.Fit hose to adaptor.
4.Fit gauge 18G502A to hose and route into
vehicle, ensuring hose is clear of rotating parts
and exhaust pipes.
5.Carry out road test.
See Road Test Procedure
Remove pressure gauge
6.Reverse removal procedure.

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

44AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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REPAIR 13.Remove starter.
14.Working through starter aperture note position of
torque converter flexible drive plate to facilitate
refitting.
15.Remove the four torque convertor to flexible
drive securing bolts, rotating engine to gain
access to each individual bolt.
16.Raise vehicle on four post ramp [hoist].
17.Drain lubrication oil from transfer and main
gearboxes.
18.Disconnect speedometer cable from transfer
gearbox and disconnect associated clipping.
19.Remove rear propeller shaft.
See PROPELLER
SHAFTS, Overhaul, Flexible Coupling
20.Disconnect front propeller shaft at transfer
gearbox and tie to one side.
21.Remove exhaust front pipe.
22.Remove bolts securing front and centre silencer
mounting brackets and tie silencer to one side.
23.Disconnect oil cooler pipes from gearbox.
24.Blank off pipes and union connections.
25.Remove bolt securing retaining bracket to sump
and move cooler pipes aside.
26.Disconnect selector cable from lever on side of
gearbox.
27.Disconnect inhibitor switch multi-plug.
28.Disconnect park brake cable from linkage to park
brake lever.
29.Disconnect electrical connections from
differential lock switch on transfer gearbox.
30.Remove two lower bolts from transfer gearbox
input bearing support plate.
31.Assemble approved support cradle to
transmission hoist.32.Raise hoist and secure cradle to transfer
gearbox input bearing support plate using bolts
removed.
33.Disconnect gearbox mounting brackets from
chassis cross member.
34.Remove chassis cross member.
35.Lower transmission sufficiently to allow access
to items attached to top of gearbox.
36.Remove left hand gearbox mounting bracket
assembly.
37.Remove ties from breather pipes and harness.
38.Remove nut securing gearbox oil filler/dip stick
tube to bell housing.
39.Release union nut at gearbox sump and remove
filler/dipstick tube. Fit blanking plugs.
40.Support engine using a wooden block with a
suitable ramp [hoist] jack.
41.Remove nut securing kick down cable bracket to
bell housing.
42.Remove two bolts securing top of bell housing to
flywheel housing.
43.Remove nuts securing bell housing to flywheel
housing and withdraw transmission assembly
from engine.
44.Fit a suitable torque converter retaining strap to
the bell housing.
45.Remove hoist and transmission from under
vehicle.
46.Fit lifting eyes to transmission.
47.Using suitable chains and lifting tackle take
weight of transmission assembly.
48.Remove bolts securing transmission cradle to
transfer box and withdraw hoist complete with
cradle.
49.Refit bolts to cover plate.

ZF
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REPAIR Accessories removal/fitting
If fitting a replacement transmission assembly to the
vehicle, remove the following items from the existing
assembly and fit to the replacement.
CAUTION: It is important to remove the
spacer from the extension shaft and fit
onto the replacement unit.
50.Breather pipe union and washers from main
gearbox.
51.Breather pipe, union and washers from transfer
gearbox.
52.Main gearbox selector lever.
53.RH mounting bracket assembly.
54.Oil cooler pipe unions.
55.Fit blanks to all apertures where unions have
been removed and blank off pipe ends.
Refit
1.Fit transmission to cradle and hoist.
2.Locate hoist under vehicle and remove torque
convertor retaining strap.
3.Ensure low range gear is engaged.
4.Apply approved sealant to bell housing face.
5.Carefully raise assembly, align bell housing with
flywheel housing and bring mating faces
together.
6.Fit nuts and bolts to secure transmission to
engine.
7.Locate electrical wiring and breather pipes to
position.
8.Secure kick down cable clip to bell housing.
9.Raise hoist sufficiently to take weight.
10.Remove block and jack from engine sump.
11.Fit filler/dipstick tube to gearbox sump and
secure bracket to bell housing.
12.Apply Loctite to torque convertor bolts
13.Working through starter aperture refit the four
torque convertor to flexible drive securing bolts,
rotating crankshaft to gain access to bolt
locations.
14.Refit starter and heatshield.
15.Secure breather pipes and harness with ties.
16.Fit left hand mounting bracket assembly to
gearbox.
17.Raise transmission and support with a suitable
ramp [hoist] jack.
18.Remove two bolts securing transmission to
cradle, lower hoist and remove from under
vehicle.
19.Apply Loctite to above bolts and fit to transfer
gearbox input bearing support plate.
20.Fit chassis cross member.21.Secure gearbox mounting brackets to chassis
cross member.
22.Remove ramp [hoist] jack.
23.Connect electrical leads to differential lock
switch.
24.Connect inhibitor switch multi-plug.
25.Connect selector cable to lever on side of
gearbox.
26.Connect oil cooler pipes to gearbox and secure
retaining bracket to gearbox sump.
27.Secure silencer to chassis and refit exhaust front
pipe.
28.Refit front propeller shaft to transfer gearbox.
29.Refit rear propeller shaft.
See PROPELLER
SHAFTS, Overhaul, Flexible Coupling
30.Connect speedometer cable to transfer gearbox.
31.Refill transfer gearbox with correct grade of
lubricating oil.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids
32.Lower ramp [hoist] to ground level.
33.Reconnect turbo-charger hose to inter-cooler.
34.Reconnect top hose to radiator.
35.Refill cooling system with correct mixture of
coolant.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
Lubricants and Fluids
36.Reconnect kick down cable to fuel injection
pump.
37.Secure breather pipe clip to rear of cylinder
head.
38.Engage harness with clips along top of
bulkhead.
39.On left hand drive vehicles only, connect
multi-plug to top of brake fluid reservoir.
40.Refit insulation pad to rocker cover and inlet
manifold, secure with oil filler cap.
41.Refit gaiter and knob to transfer gear lever.
42.Select high range gear.
43.Reconnect battery terminals.
44.Refill main gearbox with correct grade of
lubricating oil.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

ZF
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REPAIR KICKDOWN CABLE
Service repair no - 44.15.01
Remove
1.Site vehicle on a four post ramp [hoist].
2.Select neutral 'N' gear lever.
3.Disconnect battery negative lead.
4.Disconnect kickdown cable at throttle linkage.
5.Release outer cable locknut.
6.Disconnect cable from mounting bracket.
7.Release cable from bracket attached to cylinder
head.
8.Feed cable through to underside of vehicle.
9.Raise vehicle on ramp [hoist].
10.Drain oil and refit plug with new seal.
11.Detach heat shield at front exhaust pipe to
manifold.
12.Disconnect electrics from Lambda sensors.
13.Remove catalytic converter assembly.
14.Remove chassis cross-member from under
gearbox.
15.Disconnect dipstick tube at oil sump. Loosen
securing bolt at bell housing and move dipstick
aside.
16.Remove clamps securing oil sump. Note their
locations for refit, and withdraw sump.
17.Pull kickdown inner cable to fully open valve
cam. Wedge cam in this position.
18.Release cable from cam by pushing inner cable
into outer casing and detaching cable nipple
from cam.
19.Using special tool LST112 compress cable tangs
and remove cable from gearbox.
20.If cable is to be refitted remove 'O' ring seal and
clean cable assembly.
Refit
21.Fit new 'O' ring seal to cable and lubricate seal.
22.Fit cable to gearbox casing ensuring it is
correctly seated.
23.Fit inner cable nipple to its location on cam.
NOTE: When a new cable is fitted, to help
locate nipple to cam, introduce a curve
into the cable. Do not bend or kink cable.24.Remove wedge from cam and ensure nipple
remains engaged.
25.Feed free end of cable assembly into engine
compartment.
26.Refit oil pan using a new gasket.
27.Connect dipstick tube to oil sump and tighten
bolt at bell housing.
28.Refit chassis cross-member
29.Refit catalytic converter assembly
30.Connect electrics to Lambda sensors.
31.Connect heat shield front pipe to manifold.
32.Lower vehicle on ramp [hoist].
33.Fit cable to bracket at cylinder head.
34.Locate cable in mounting bracket, do not tighten
locknut.
35.Fit cable to throttle linkage.
36.Ensure throttle linkage is fully closed.
37.Adjust outer cable to achieve a gap of 0,25 to
1,25mm (dimension 'A') between end of outer
cable and crimped collar on inner cable.
38.Tighten locknuts and recheck gap.
NOTE: If fitting a new cable, and collar on
inner cable is loose, measure distance 'B'
on old cable. Crimp collar on new cable to
this dimension.
39.Reconnect battery negative lead.
40.Refill gearbox oil using correct grade of oil.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended Lubricants and
Fluids

57STEERING
8
FAULT DIAGNOSIS 4. DIRECTIONAL STABILITY
From 1. GENERAL STEERING:
1.Is directional stability concern when vehicle is
towing?
YES - Check towing/vehicle loading parameters
in Owner's Handbook.
NO - go to 3.
2.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
3.Check condition of rear trailing link/chassis
bushes.
4.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
5.Check condition of front and rear shock
absorbers. If in doubt change units in pairs, side
to side.
6.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
7.Check steering damper.
See Steering Damper
8.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
9.Check wheel balance
10.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - contact local technical office.POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
1.Is fluid level correct?
YES - go to 3.
NO - Refill or drain to correct level. Bleed
system, check for leaks.
See Repair,
Power Steering System - Bleed
2.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue.
3.Are hoses or joints leaking? Check on full lock
with engine at 2000 rev/min.
YES - loosen and retorque joints.
NO - go to 6.
4.Does leak remain?
YES - change PAS pipe.
NO - end.
5.Does leak remain?
YES - suspect seal in component. Check and
replace as necessary.
NO - end.
6.Is oil escaping from filler cap?
YES - bleed system.
See Repair, Power
Steering System - Bleed
NO - go to 8.
7.Is oil still escaping from filler cap?
YES - go back to 1.
NO - end.
8.Is oil leaking from PAS pump?
YES - go to 10.
NO - continue.
9.Is oil leaking from PAS box?
YES - go to 10.
NO - end.
10.Clean unit, add tracer dye to system. Retest
11.Is oil still leaking?
YES - establish leak point. Repair or replace
unit as necessary.
NO - end.