tow LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION DYNAMOMETER TESTING - VEHICLES WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS)
WARNING: Do not attempt to test ABS
function on a dynamometer
Four wheel dynamometers
NOTE: Before testing a vehicle on a four
wheel dynamometer disconnect the valve
relay.
See Electrical Trouble Shooting
Manual.
The ABS function will not work, the ABS warning
light will illuminate. Normal braking will be
available.
Provided that front and rear rollers are rotating at
identical speeds and that normal workshop safety
standards are applied, there is no speed restriction
during testing except any that may apply to the tyres.
Two wheel dynamometers
IMPORTANT: Use a four wheel dynamometer for
brake testing if possible.
NOTE: ABS will not function on a two
wheel dynamometer. The ABS light will
illuminate during testing. Normal braking
will be available.
If brake testing on a single rig is necessary it must be
carried out with propeller shaft to the rear axle
removed, AND neutral selected in BOTH main and
transfer boxes.
If checking engine performance, the transfer box must
be in high range and drive shaft to stationary axle
removed.
TOWING
CAUTION: The vehicle has permanent
four-wheel drive. The following towing
instructions must be adhered to:
Towing the vehicle on all four wheels with driver
operating steering and brakes.
1.Turn ignition key turn to position '1' to release
steering lock.
2.Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer
gearbox.
3.Secure tow rope, chain or cable to towing eye.
4.Release the parking brake.
CAUTION: The brake servo and power
assisted steering system will not be
functional without the engine running.
Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply
the brakes, the steering system will require
greater effort to turn the front road wheels.
The vehicle tow connection should be used only
in normal road conditions, 'snatch' recovery
should be avoided.
Suspended tow by breakdown vehicle
CAUTION: To prevent vehicle damage,
front or rear propeller shaft MUST BE
removed, dependent upon which axle is
being trailed.
1.Mark propeller shaft drive flanges at transfer
gearbox and axles with identification lines to
enable the propeller shaft to be refitted in its
original position.
2.Remove the propeller shaft fixings, remove the
shaft from the vehicle.
3.If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to
position '1' to release steering lock.
CAUTION: The steering wheel and/or
linkage must be secured in a straight
ahead position. DO NOT use the steering
lock mechanism for this purpose.

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.

MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp and auxiliary alignment.
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to
perform this check and adjustment.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment
REMOVE WHEELS, CHECK TYRES
Check tyres (including spare) for compliance with
manufacturers' specification.
Check visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear and tread depth. Check road wheels for
damage.
Check/adjust tyre pressures.
CHECK/TIGHTEN TOWING BRACKET FITTINGSINSPECT BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION
Check thickness of brake pads, fit new pads if
minimum thickness is less than 3,0mm. Check brake
pads for oil contamination. If new brake pads required.
See BRAKES, Repair, Front Brake Pads
or.See BRAKES, Repair, Rear Brake Pads
WARNING: When renewing brake pads, it
is essential that only genuine components
with correct grade of lining are used.
Always fit new pads as complete axle sets, NEVER
individually or as a single wheel set. Serious
consequences could result from out of balance
braking due to mixing of linings.
Refit road wheels
Fit road wheels in original hub position. Secure in
position with wheel nuts, do not fully tighten wheel
nuts at this stage, lower vehicle and finally tighten
wheel nuts to correct torque.
Alloy wheels:
130 Nm.
Steel wheels:130 Nm.
LUBRICATE ALL HINGES, DOOR CHECK
MECHANISMS, BONNET [HOOD] CATCHES AND
FUEL FILLER FLAP

Tdi
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REPAIR 23.Remove rocker cover.
24.Remove nuts and bolts and withdraw rocker
shaft assembly.
25.Remove push rods, store as an identified set to
allow refitment to same location.
26.Remove valve stem caps.
27.Evenly slacken, then remove, bolts retaining
cylinder head to block. Two of the bolts also
secure the air cleaner mounting bracket.
28.Lift off cylinder head and remove gasket.
Refit
29.Ensure face of cylinder block is thoroughly clean.
30.Select new gasket of correct thickness.
CAUTION: Three thicknesses of gasket are
available, different thicknesses are
identified by the number of small holes
punched in the right hand side of the gasket. One
hole identifies the thinnest gasket and three holes
the thickest. When renewing gaskets the gasket
being fitted must be of the same thickness as the
one removed. Therefore if the removed gasket had
two holes punched in the side the replacement
gasket must also have two holes punched in the
side.
31.Place gasket on cylinder block with identification
holes positioned towards rear on right hand side
and side marked TOP uppermost.
32.Clean mating face of cylinder head.
33.Lower cylinder head onto block ensuring correct
location with dowels.

V8i
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REPAIR ROCKER SHAFT RENEW
Service repair no - 12.29.29
1.Remove rocker covers as required.
See
Rocker Cover - Right Hand - Renew
or.See
Rocker Cover - Left Hand - Renew
2.Loosen four rocker shaft fixings.
3.Remove rocker shaft assembly.
NOTE: Each rocker shaft is notched at
ONE end. Notch must be uppermost and
towards front of engine on right hand side,
towards rear on left hand side.
4.Clean rocker pedestal locations on cylinder
head.
5.Fit rocker shaft assembly, locating push rods to
rockers.
6.Tighten rocker shaft fixings to
38 Nm.
7.Fit rocker covers.HYDRAULIC TAPPETS RENEW
Service repair no - 12.29.57
1.Remove rocker shafts.
See Rocker Shaft
Renew
2.Remove intake manifold.See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Intake Manifold
3.Remove push rods, retain in removal sequence.
4.Remove hydraulic tappets
5.Fit tappets, push rods and rocker assemblies.
See V8i Overhaul Manual.
6.Fit inlet manifold.
7.Reverse removal procedure.

12ENGINE
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REPAIR TIMING CHAIN AND CHAINWHEELS
Service repair no - 12.65.12
Remove
1.Remove front cover.
See Front Cover Gasket
2.Remove retaining bolt and washer, remove
distributor drive gear and spacer.
3.Ensure number one piston is at TDC.
4.Remove chainwheels and chain as an assembly.
See V8i Overhaul Manual.
Refit
5.Clean chainwheels and chain.
6.Fit chainwheels to chain, aligning timing marks.
7.Ensure camshaft key is fitted parallel to shaft
axis to ensure adequate lubrication to distributor
drive gear.
8.Engage chainwheel assembly on camshaft and
crankshaft keys, ensure chain wheels are fully
located.
9.Check alignment of timing marks with straight
edge.
10.Fit spacer with flange to front,
11.Fit distributor drive gear with groove towards
spacer.
12.Fit retaining bolt and washer. Tighten to
58 Nm.
13.Fit front cover.See Front Cover Gasket
FLYWHEEL
Service repair no - 12.53.07
Remove
1.Remove gearbox and clutch.
See CLUTCH,
Repair, Clutch Assembly
2.Loosen starter motor bolts.
3.Lock flywheel, remove flywheel bolts and
flywheel.
Refit
4.Clean components for reassembly.
5.Fit flywheel.
6.Clean threads, apply Loctite 270 to threads.
7.Lock flywheel, fit flywheel bolts. Tighten to
80
Nm.

12ENGINE
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REPAIR
12.Ensure service tools LRT-12-010 and
LRT-12-091 are scrupulously clean. Coat seal
guide and oil seal journal with clean engine oil.
CAUTION: Do not handle oilseal lip, check
it is not damaged. Ensure outside diameter
remains clean and dry.
13.Position oil seal guide LRT-12-010 on crankshaft
flange.
NOTE: Lubricant coating must cover seal
guide outer surface completely to ensure
that oil seal lip is not turned back during
assembly. Position oil seal, lipped side towards
engine, on seal guide. Seal outside diameter
MUST be clean and dry.
14.Fit oil seal using tool LRT-12-091. Remove seal
guide.
15.Tighten rear main bearing cap to
90 Nm.
16.Fit sump.
17.Fit flywheel or flexible drive plate and ring gear.ENGINE
Service repair no - 12.41.01
Remove
1.Park vehicle on level ground and apply park
brake.
2.De-pressurise fuel system.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, Depressurising Fuel
System
3.Remove bonnet [hood].See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair, Bonnet [Hood]
4.Remove battery.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Battery
5.Remove radiator/oil coolers.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, Radiator/Oil Coolers
6.Place an absorbent cloth around fuel feed hose
at fuel rail and release compression nut.
Remove feed hose from rail, seal end of pipes
with masking tape to prevent ingress of dirt.
7.Release fuel return hose clamp and remove
hose from pressure regulator, seal both
openings with masking tape to prevent ingress of
dirt.
8.Remove vacuum hose from rear of regulator.
9.Manual vehicles: Disconnect throttle cable from
bracket. Automatic vehicles: Detach throttle
bracket from plenum chamber and lay assembly
to one side.
See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair,
Plenum Chamber DO NOT DISTURB KICK
DOWN CABLE SETTING.
10.Remove ram housing.See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Ram Housing
11.Remove air flow sensor.See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Air Flow Sensor
12.Remove air cleaner assembly.See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, Air Cleaner Assembly
13.Remove Generator.See ELECTRICAL,
Description and operation, Generator
14.Release air conditioning compressor from its
mounting and lay to one side. DO NOT
discharge air conditioning system.
See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair, Compressor

12ENGINE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The aluminium alloy, tin coated pistons have two
compression and an oil control ring and are secured
to the connecting rods by semi-floating gudgeon pins
which are an interference fit in the small-end bush.
Gudgeon pins are offset towards the thrust side of the
pistons to reduce frictional drag.
Plain, big-end bearing shells are fitted to each
connecting rod.The internally toothed timing belt is driven from a gear
which is keyed to the crankshaft, belt tension being
controlled by a semi-automatic tensioner.
The trochoidal type oil pump is mounted on the front
of the engine and carries the crankshaft front oil seal.
Drive to the pump is via a Woodruff key inserted in the
crankshaft.

19FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OPERATION
Diesel engines operate by compression ignition. The
rapid compression of air in the cylinder during the
compression cycle heats the injected fuel, causing it
to self ignite. During cold starting, automatically
controlled glow plugs assist in raising the temperature
of the compressed air to ignition point.
A cold start advance unit advances the injection timing
to further assist starting. Idle quality is improved by
the high idle setting.
The engine is supplied with pre-compressed air by a
single stage turbocharger.
Exhaust gases passing over a turbine cause it to
rotate, driving a compressor mounted on the turbine
shaft. Air drawn from the cold air intake passes, via
the air cleaner, to the turbocharger where it is
compressed. The compressed air passes to the
cylinders via an intercooler, which reduces the
temperature of the compressed air, increasing its
density.
Fuel is drawn from the tank by a mechanical lift pump
and passes to the injection pump via a filter. In
addition to removing particle contamination from the
fuel, the filter incorporates a water separator, which
removes and stores both bound and unbound water.
The injection pump meters a precisely timed, exact
quantity of fuel to the injectors in response to throttle
variations, injection timing varying with engine speed.
Any excess fuel delivered to the injection pump is not
injected, passing back to the tank via the fuel return
line.
Fuel is injected in a finely atomised form into a
pre-combustion chamber in the cylinder head where it
ignites. The burning fuel expands rapidly into the main
combustion chamber, creating extreme turbulence
which mixes the burning fuel thoroughly with the
compressed air, providing complete combustion.
Cold Starting is assisted by glow plugs, a cold start
advance unit and a high idle setting.Glow plugs
Glow plug operation is controlled by a timer unit, start
relay and resistor. When the ignition is turned on the
timer unit is energised, the glow plugs start to operate
and a warning light on the dashboard illuminates,
remaining illuminated until the glow plugs are
automatically switched off.
The length of time the glow plugs will operate is
dependent on under bonnet temperature, which is
monitored by a sensor located in the timer unit.
Starting the engine results in the power supply to the
glow plugs passing through the resistor, which
reduces their operating temperature. The glow plugs
are cut out either by the temperature sensor in the
timer, or by a microswitch on the injection pump which
operates when the throttle is depressed.
Cold start advance
The cold start advance unit is connected to the engine
cooling system via hoses. It contains a temperature
sensitive element which is retracted when cold and
pulls the advance lever, via cable, towards the rear of
the pump against spring pressure. As coolant
temperature rises, the cold start element expands
releasing tension on the cable and allowing spring
pressure to move the advance lever forwards.