towing 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.

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

30MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REPAIR Remove
Catalysts - remove and refit 1 to 5
1.Raise vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2. Catalyst vehicles only:Disconnect two heated
oxygen sensor wiring connectors.
NOTE: NAS models have four heated
oxygen sensors fitted.
3.Remove two nuts securing rear exhaust
assembly to front exhaust assembly.
4.Remove nuts and release front downpipes from
manifolds. Discard gaskets.
5.Lower front exhaust assembly with catalysts (if
fitted), retain olive.
NOTE: Assistance is required for removing
and refitting rear exhaust assembly.
6.Remove bolts securing three hanger brackets to
chassis. Lower exhaust assembly onto rear axle.
Detach rubbers from hanging brackets.
7.Place extended axle stands underneath chassis,
in front of chassis mounted rear towing brackets.
8.Lower ramp[hoist] until vehicle weight is
supported securely on stands.
9.Lower ramp [hoist] until rear shock absorbers
are ALMOST fully extended.
10.Move rear exhaust to a diagonal position, centre
silencer to right of vehicle.
11.Facing rear of vehicle, twist assembly
anti-clockwise clear of rear axle.
12.Remove rear exhaust assembly from vehicle.
Refit
13.Position rear exhaust assembly over rear axle in
a diagonal position, as for removing.
14.Twist assembly clockwise until it is in mounting
position.
15.Reverse removal procedure. 1. to 9. using new
manifold gaskets and applying exhaust sealer to
system joint.
16.Examine system for leaks, ensuring that system
does not foul underbody components. Rectify if
necessary.EXHAUST MANIFOLD - V8i
Service repair no - Left hand - 30.15.10
Service repair no - Right hand - 30.15.11
Remove
1.Disconnect front exhaust pipe(s) from
manifold(s).
2.Tap back bolt locking tabs and remove eight
bolts, lock tabs and washers.
3.Remove manifold(s) and old gaskets.
Refit
4.Ensure that mating surfaces of cylinder head
and exhaust manifold are clean and smooth.
5.Coat threads of each bolt with anti-seize
compound.
6.Place manifold and new gaskets in position on
cylinder head and fit securing bolts, new
lockplates and plain washers. Plain washers are
fitted between manifold and lockplates.
7.Evenly tighten manifold bolts to
20Nmbend
over lockplate tabs.
8.Reconnect front exhaust pipe, using new
exhaust flange gaskets.

MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REPAIR MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM - Tdi
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on a ramp [hoist].
2.Remove anti-roll[sway] bar bolts to chassis and
allow to swing down clear of axle.
See REAR
SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll [sway] Bar
Assembly Rear
3.Remove exhaust support bracket behind
catalyst.
4.Disconnect exhaust at manifold.
5.Disconnect flange between rear and front
exhaust.
6.Fit axle stands in suitable place on chassis.
7.Allow hoist to lower until front suspension is fully
extended.
8.Manoeuvre front exhaust section fron
underneath vehicle.
9.Remove bolts securing three hanger brackets to
chassis. Lower rear exhaust assembly onto rear
axle. Detach rubbers from hanging brackets.
10.Place extended axle stands underneath chassis
in front of chassis mounted rear towing brackets.11.Lower hoist until vehicle weight is supported
securely on stands.
12.Lower hoist until rear suspension is almost fully
extended.
13.Move rear exhaust to a diagonal position, centre
silencer to right of vehicle.
14.Facing rear of vehicle, twist assembly
anti-clockwise clear of rear axle.
15.Remove rear exhaust assembly from vehicle.
Refit
16.Position rear exhaust assembly over rear axle in
a diagonal position, as for removing.
17.Twist assembly clockwise until it is in mounting
position.
18.Reverse removal procedure instructions 1 to 15
using a new manifold gasket and applying
exhaust sealer to system joints.
19.Examine system for leaks, ensuring that system
does not foul under body components. Rectify if
necessary.

57STEERING
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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.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
7.Do not use electrical test equipment on the
airbag harness or connectors. Tampering with or
disconnecting the harness could result in
accidental firing of the airbag or make the
system inoperative, which may result in serious
injury.
8. An airbag system fault can only be
diagnosed using TestBook.
9.The airbag module contains Sodium Azide which
is poisonous and extremely flammable. Contact
with water, acid or heavy metals may produce
harmful or explosive compounds. Do not
dismantle, incinerate or bring into contact with
electricity.VEHICLE RECOVERY
Towing - airbag not deployed
Normal towing procedures are unlikely to cause an
airbag to deploy. However, as a precaution switch the
ignition off and then disconnect both battery leads.
Disconnect the negative '-' lead first.
Towing - airbag deployed
Once the driver's airbag has been deployed the
vehicle must have a front suspended tow. However,
as a precaution switch the ignition off and then
disconnect both battery leads. Disconnect the
negative '-' lead first.

86ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR TRAILER SOCKET
Remove
1.If fitted remove the RH side facing seat
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Rear Fold
Down Seats
2.Remove the rear lower side trim panelSee
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Rear
Compartment Lower Trim Panels
3.Raise the carpet adjacent to the RH rear quarter
panel.
4.Disconnect the trailer socket lead multi-plug from
the RH body harness.
5.Displace the rubber grommet in the floor and
pass the socket lead through to the underside of
the vehicle.
6.Remove the securing screws and withdraw the
trailer socket from the towing hook mounting
bracket.
Refit
7.Reverse removal procedure.