LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

MAINTENANCE
10-8 PROCEDURES
Road wheels
Refit
1.Apply anti-seize compound to wheel hub
centre.
2.Refit road wheels to original hub position.
Tighten wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lbf.ft).
Radiator/Intercooler
Check
1.Visually check radiator/intercooler for external
obstructions, remove debris.
2.Visually check fan blades for damage.
Ambient air Temperature and pressure
sensor
Check
1.Check ambient air temperature and pressure
sensor for damage.
Doors, bonnet and fuel filler flap
Check
1.Check operation of each door, door lock,
bonnet catch and fuel filler flap. Ensure doors
close securely.
Lubricate
1.Lubricate door locks, hinges, check straps,
bonnet catch and fuel filler flap.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-9
Air suspension intake filter
Check
1.Check condition of filter and that filter is clean,
replace if necessary.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Filter - intake - SLS.
Anti-freeze
Replace
1.Replace anti-freeze.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
Cooling system
Check
1.Check cooling, intercooler and heating systems
for leaks; hoses and oil pipes for security and
condition.
2.Check accessible hose clips for tightness.
3.Check coolant level, top-up if necessary.
Top-up
1.With engine cold, remove expansion tank filler
cap.
2.Top-up with recommended mixture of coolant
until level reaches mark on expansion tank.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Anti-Freeze
Concentration.
3.Fit expansion tank filler cap.

MAINTENANCE
10-10 PROCEDURES
Spark plugs - V8 engine
Replace
Take great care when fitting spark plugs not
to cross-thread plug, otherwise costly
damage to cylinder head will result. It is
essential that correct grade of spark plugs
are fitted. Incorrect grade of spark plugs
may lead to piston overheating and engine
failure. Use only approved spark plugs, use
of unapproved spark plugs may cause the
misfire detection system to malfunction.
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Noting their fitted position, disconnect ht leads
from spark plugs.
3.Remove 8 spark plugs.
4.Ensure that gap of new spark plugs is 1.0 ±
0.05 mm (0.040 ± 0.002 in).
Do not attempt to clean or adjust gaps. If a
spark plug problem exists, try substituting
defective spark plug(s) with new one(s).
CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean or adjust
spark plug gaps. If a spark plug problem
exists, try substituting the defective spark
plug with a new one.
5.Fit spark plugs and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft).
6.Connect ht leads to spark plugs.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
Air cleaner - V8 engine
Replace
1.Replace air cleaner element.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Element - air filter.
Clean
1.Clean the drain hole in filter casing.
Air cleaner and dump valve - diesel
engine
Replace/clean
1.Replace air cleaner element.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Element - air filter.
2.Remove all dirt from dump valve.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-11
Auxiliary drive belt
Check
TD5 auxiliary belt
V8 auxiliary belt
1Tensioner pulley
2Alternator
3A/C compressor
4ACE pump
5Idler pulley - V8 only
6PAS pump
7Viscous fan pulley
8Crankshaft pulley
9Idler pulley - V8 only
1.Check auxiliary drive belt for signs of splits,
fraying, oil contamination and wear.
Auxiliary drive belt - V8 engine
1.Replace auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
Auxiliary drive belt - diesel engine
Replace
1.Replace auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.

MAINTENANCE
10-12 PROCEDURES
Fluid reservoirs
Check/top-up — Brake/Clutch reservoir
1.Check fluid level in brake/clutch fluid reservoirs.
2.Clean area around filler cap, remove cap.
3.Top-up if necessary to correct level on reservoir
using recommended fluid.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
4.Fit filler cap.
Check/top-up — PAS/ACE reservoirs
1.Check fluid level in PAS and ACE fluid
reservoirs.
2.Clean area around filler cap, remove cap.
3.Top-up if necessary to correct level on reservoir
using recommended fluid.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
4.Fit filler cap.Check/top-up — Washer reservoir
1.Check fluid level in windscreen washer
reservoir.
2.Clean area around filler cap, remove cap.
3.Top-up if necessary to correct level on reservoir
using recommended fluid.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
4.Fit filler cap.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-13
Steering box
Check
1.Check steering box for fluid leaks.
Adjust
1.Check that there is no backlash in steering box
with road wheels in straight ahead position.
Adjust if required.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS,
Steering box - check and adjust.
Battery
Check
1.Check battery condition by checking colour of
condition indicator.
lGreen = O.K.
lBlack = Battery requires charging.
lClear/white = New battery required.
Clean
1.Clean and grease battery terminals with
petroleum jelly.

MAINTENANCE
10-14 PROCEDURES
Intercooler - diesel engine
Remove
1.Remove intercooler.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Intercooler.
Flush
1.Flush intercooler element using Flushing
Solvent Part No. STC 9713, following the
manufacturer's instructions.
2.Thoroughly dry intercooler ensuring that no
trace of solvent remains in the element.
3.Refit intercooler on completion.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Intercooler.
Engine oil - V8 engine
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
used engine oil. Used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.
Replace
1.Position suitable container beneath sump.
2.Clean area around oil drain plug.
3.Remove oil drain plug, discard sealing washer.
4.Allow oil to drain.
5.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
6.Fit engine drain plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24
lbf.ft).
7.Fill engine with recommended grade of oil to
correct mark on dipstick.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-15
Engine oil - diesel engine
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
used engine oil. Used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.
Replace
1.Release fixings, remove underbelly panel.
2.Position suitable container beneath sump.
3.Clean area around drain plug.
4.Remove oil drain plug, discard sealing washer.
5.Allow oil to drain.
6.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
7.Fit engine drain plug and tighten to 23 Nm (17
lbf.ft).
8.Fill engine with recommended grade of oil to
correct mark on dipstick.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
9.Fit front underbelly panel, secure fixings.
Centrifuge rotor – diesel engine
Replace
1.Replace centrifuge rotor.

+ ENGINE - Td5, REPAIRS, Rotor -
centrifuge.

MAINTENANCE
10-16 PROCEDURES
Engine oil filter - diesel engine
Replace
1.Replace oil filter.

+ ENGINE - Td5, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.
Engine oil filter – V8 engine
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
used engine oil. Used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.
Replace
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Position suitable container beneath oil filter.
3.Using a strap type filter wrench, remove filter
element, discard element.
4.Smear sealing ring of replacement filter
element with engine oil.
5.Fit filter element, tighten two thirds of a turn by
hand or to 17 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
6.Top-up engine with recommended grade of oil
to correct mark on dipstick.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
7.Connect battery.
8.Run engine and check for oil leaks from filter.
9.Stop engine, wait for oil to return to sump.
10.Re-check oil level and top-up if necessary.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-17
Manual gearbox
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and
dermatitis.
Check/top-up oil level
1.Release fixings, remove rear underbelly panel.
2.Clean area around oil filler/level plug.
3.Remove oil filler/level plug.
4.Check that oil level is to bottom of oil filler/level
plug hole.
5.Top-up level (if required) with recommended oil
to bottom of filler/level plug hole.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
6.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of oil
filler/level plug.
7.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of oil filler/level
plug.
8. Fit manual gearbox filler/level plug and tighten
to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
9.Remove all traces of oil from gearcase.
10.Fit rear underbelly panel, secure fixings.Replace oil
1.Release fixings, remove rear underbelly panel.
2.Place a suitable container beneath gearbox
drain plug.
3.Clean area around oil filler/level and drain
plugs.
4.Remove oil filler/level plug.
5.Remove oil drain plug, remove and discard
sealing washer.
6.Allow oil to drain.
7.Clean magnet in oil drain plug.
8.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
9.Fit manual gearbox drain plug and tighten to 50
Nm (37 lbf.ft).
10.Fill gearbox with recommended oil to bottom of
filler/level plug hole.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
11.Remove all traces of sealant from threads of oil
filler/level plug.
12.Apply Loctite 290 to threads of oil filler/level
plug.
13. Fit manual gearbox filler/level plug and tighten
to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
14.Remove all traces of oil from gearcase.
15.Fit rear underbelly panel, secure fixings.