1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY lock

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION LT230T TRANSFER BOX
The LT230T transfer box is a permanent 4 wheel
drive, two speed ratio reducing gearbox incorporating
high and low range outputs with mechanically lockable
centre differential (diff-lock). High/low range and
diff-lock selection are made via a single lever located
forward of the main gear lever.
A shiftlock device is fitted in some territories, it is used
as a park facility and prevents accidental gear
disengagement when the ignition is switched off. An
audible neutral alarm is also fitted. This alerts the
driver when parking to move the gear lever to the high
or low position.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DIFFERENTIAL AND OUTPUT DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1. Differential selector assembly
2. Front output housing
3. High-low ratio cross shaft assembly
4. High-low selector shaft and lever
5. High-low selector fork and shaft
6. High-low selector finger
7. Differential lock selector shaft
8. Differential lock selector fork
9. Differential lock spring and clips
10. Front output housing cover and housing
11. Felt washer, steel washer and flange nut
12. Front output flange
13. Mud shield
14. Oil seal
15. Bearing
16. Spacer
17. Circlip
18. Differential carrier, front half19. Differential carrier, rear half
20. Retaining ring
21. Front output shaft
22. Dog clutch, front drive lock-up
23. Selective shim
24. Bearing
25. Selective thrust washers
26. Sun and planet gears
27. Thrust washers
28. Cross shafts
29. Gear low
30. Hub and sleeve assembly
31. High output gear
32. Bush
33. Bearing
34. Bearing retaining nut
35. Differential lock switch
36. Differential lock detent ball and spring

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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.

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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.

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REPAIR Refit
36.Select 'P' in main gearbox, with low range and
differential lock selected in transfer gearbox.
37.Secure transfer gearbox to adaptor plate on
lifting hoist.
38.Ensure joint faces of transfer and main
gearboxes are clean and guide studs 18G 1425
are fitted.
39.Raise hoist until transfer gearbox can be located
over guide studs to main gearbox. At the same
time locate high/low lower link to yoke.
40.Remove guide studs and secure transfer
gearbox to main gearbox.41.Complete refitting by reversing removal
procedure, noting the following important points.
42.After removal of adaptor plate from transfer
gearbox, clean threads of four bottom cover
bolts, coat threads with Loctite 290 and fit
together with spring washers. Tighten to
25Nm
43.Add correct grade of oil to transfer gearbox to oil
level plug hole.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids
44.Check main gearbox oil level.
45.Check operation of parking brake and adjust as
necessary.
See SECTION 10, Maintenance,
Vehicle Interior

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REPAIR SHIFTLOCK SOLENOID/NEUTRAL SWITCH
Service repair no - 41.10.63/64
This is sited on top of the transfer gearbox. Access to
the component is gained through the transmission
tunnel aperture.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove centre console.
See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair, Centre Console
3.Remove rear passenger heater air ducts.
4.Remove insulation pad.
5.Remove four screws and remove main gear
lever assembly.
6.Drill out rivets and remove tunnel blanking plate.
7.Disconnect solenoid multiplug.
8.Remove four retaining bolts and remove shiftlock
solenoid cover.
9.Remove solenoid and spring washer.
10.Clean joint sealant from mating faces.
KEY
1. Gearlever
2. Transmission tunnel aperture
3. Transfer gearbox
4. Bolt
5. Switch
6. Solenoid
7. Electrical connectionsRefit
1.Apply Hylosil or equivalent sealant to mating
faces.
2.Ensure solenoid plug lead is located in cover
recess.
3.Reverse removal procedure.
4.Fit four solenoid bolts. Tighten to
9Nm.
Neutral switch, audible alarm
1.Disconnect neutral switch electrical plug.
2.Remove neutral switch from transfer box.
Refit
3.Apply Hylomar PL32/L20 or SL500 sealant to
neutral switch.
4.Reverse removal procedure.
5.Switch - Tighten to
25Nm.

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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE TORQUE VALUES
NOTE: Torque wrenches should be regularly checked for accuracy to ensure that all fixings are
tightened to the correct torque.
Nm
LT230T Transfer gearbox
Pinch bolt - operating arm to crank arm 9......................................................
End cover gear change housing 9.................................................................
Bottom cover to transfer case 25....................................................................
Front output housing to transfer case 25........................................................
Cross shaft housing to front output housing 25...............................................
Gear change housing 25.................................................................................
Pivot shaft to link arm 25.................................................................................
Connecting rod to adjustable clevis 25...........................................................
Anti-rotation plate intermediate shaft 25.........................................................
Front output housing cover 25........................................................................
Pivot bracket to extension housing 25............................................................
Finger housing to front output housing 25......................................................
Bearing housing to transfer case 25...............................................................
Brake drum to coupling flange 25...................................................................
Bearing housing cover to transfer gearbox 45................................................
Rear output speedometer housing to transfer gearbox 45..............................
Selector finger to cross shaft high/low 25.......................................................
Selector fork, high/low to shaft 25...................................................................
Transmission brake to speedometer housing 72............................................
Gate plate to grommet plate 9.......................................................................
Gearbox to transfer case 45...........................................................................
Oil drain plug 30..............................................................................................
Oil filler/level plug 30.......................................................................................
Differential case (front to rear) 60...................................................................
Output flanges 162...........................................................................................
Differential case rear stake nut 72..................................................................
Transfer breather 15.......................................................................................
Transfer box front drive flange to drive shaft 45..............................................
Transfer box rear drive flange to drive shaft 45..............................................
Transfer gearbox mounting brackets to chassis 30........................................
Mounting brackets to transfer gearbox 55......................................................
Mounting rubbers to mounting brackets 21.....................................................
Shiftlock
Shiftlock screws 9..........................................................................................
Neutral switch 25............................................................................................

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SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE LT230T TRANSFER GEARBOX DATA
High range gear end - float 0,05 to 0,15 mm..............................................
Front differential bearing pre - load 0.56 to 1.69 Nm..................................
Input gear bearing pre - load 0.56 to 2.25 Nm............................................
Intermediate shaft bearing pre - load 0.56 to 1.69 Nm...............................
JOINT SEALANT
Joint faces use BLS. 22SE03 TYPE 2.................................................................
Shiftlock solenoid cover HYLOSIL RTV...................................................
Neutral switch HYLOMAR...................................................................