maintenance LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 User Guide

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-5
Lamps, horns and warning indicators
Check
1.Switch on side, head and tail lamps and check
operation.
2.Check headlamp levelling operation.
3.Check turn signals and hazard warning lamps
for correct operation.
4.Press brake pedal and check operation of
brake lamps.
5.Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and
condition. Pay particular attention to headlamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.
6.Check horn for loud, clear sound.
7.Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'
position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.
8.Check operation of interior courtesy lights.
9.Check operation of all instrument pack warning
and indicator lights.
Wipers and washers
Check
1. Operate screen washer and switch on wipers.
Ensure washer jets are correctly aimed and
check for smooth, smear free operation of
wiper blades across screen at all speeds
including intermittent.
2.Repeat operation for rear screen washers/
wipers.
3.Check all wiper blades for condition and signs
of splits or damage.
4.Check security of wiper arms.

MAINTENANCE
10-6 PROCEDURES
Handbrake
Check
1.With the vehicle stationary, on a level surface,
apply and release handbrake and check for
correct operation.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS,
Handbrake.
Alarm handset battery
Replace
1.Insert the blade of a small, flat bladed
screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the
handset and prise the back from the handset.
2.Slide the battery out of the clip taking care not
to touch the circuit board or the battery
contacts.
3.Press and hold one of the buttons for at least 5
seconds.
4.Fit the replacement battery ensuring that
correct polarity is maintained (+) side facing
upwards. Avoid touching the flat surfaces of the
battery.
5.Press the 2 halves of the handset together.
6.Check that handset operates correctly.
Road wheels
Remove
1.Mark the wheel to stud relationship to ensure
that the wheels are refitted in the same
position.
2.Loosen wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle to a
wheel-free condition and remove the wheel
nuts.
Tyres
Check
1.Check tyres for compliance with manufacturer's
specification; visually for cuts, lumps, bulges,
uneven tread wear and depth.
2.Check tyre pressures, condition and tread
depth. Measure the tread depth across the
width of the tyre and around the circumference.
Brake pads, discs and calipers
Check
1. Check front and rear brake pads for wear,
ensure all pads are wearing evenly.
2.Check brake discs for signs of cracking,
excessive scoring or oil contamination.
3.Check calipers for signs of fluid leaks.
4.Clean excessive deposits of brake dust from
pads, calipers and disc shields using brake
cleaner.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-7
Road wheel speed sensors
Inspect
Front wheel
Rear wheel
1.Inspect each sensor harness for damage.
Brake fluid
Replace
1.Replace brake fluid.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
system bleeding.
Fuel filter - diesel engine
Replace
1.Replace filter element.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Element - fuel filter.
Fuel filter sedimenter
Drain
1.Position suitable container beneath fuel filter.
2.Disconnect multiplug from sedimenter.
3.Rotate sedimenter anti-clockwise until water
flows from drain tube.
4.Allow to drain until diesel fuel flows from drain
tube.
5.Rotate sedimenter fully clockwise.
6.Connect multiplug.

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.