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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/ADJUST ENGINE IDLE SPEED - Tdi
For idle speed.See ENGINE TUNING DATA,
Information, 300 Tdi Engine
CHECK ENGINE IDLE SPEED - Mpi
For idle speed.See ENGINE TUNING DATA,
Information, Engine - Mpi - 2.0 Litre
CHECK/ADJUST STEERING BOX V8i - Tdi - Mpi
Check steering box for fluid leaks.
Check that there is no backlash in steering box in
straight ahead position. Adjust steering box if
necessary.
See STEERING, Adjustment, Power
Steering Box
CLEAN BATTERY CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Some 96 models are fitted with
battery backed-up sounder
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Battery
Remove battery terminals, clean and coat with
petroleum jelly.
A low maintenance battery is installed in vehicle.
Dependent upon climate conditions electrolyte levels
should be checked as follows:
Temperate climates every three years.
Hot climates every year.
RENEW CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT - Tdi
Renew camshaft drive belt.See ENGINE, Repair,
Camshaft Drive Belt and Gears
The engine timing gears are driven by a flexible
rubber belt which must be renewed at intervals
determined by the severity of operating conditions.
In reasonable, temperate climate operation, renew the
belt every 120,000 km (72,000 miles) or every 6 years
whichever occurs earlier.
In adverse operating conditions such as work in dusty
atmospheres, high ambient temperatures and desert
and tropical zones, renew the belt every 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) or every 3 years whichever occurs
earlier.
CAUTION: If the drive belt is not renewed
at the correct interval, it could fail,
resulting in serious damage.
RENEW CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT - Mpi
Renew every 160,000 km (96,000 miles) or every 6
years. In adverse conditions every 80,000 km (48,000
miles).
For details of renewing camshaft drive belt.
See
ENGINE, Repair, Camshaft Drive Belt - Mpi
CHECK CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT - Mpi
For details of checking camshaft drive belt.See
ENGINE, Repair, Check Camshaft Drive Belt - Mpi
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MAINTENANCE
ABS VEHICLES - CHECK ROAD WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR ELECTRICAL HARNESS FOR DAMAGE
RENEW OXYGEN SENSORS
See EMISSION CONTROL, Repair, Heated
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
RENEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
See MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
Exhaust System Complete
REPORT ANY UNUSUAL FEATURES OF VEHICLE
CONDITION AND ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIREDCARRY OUT ROAD TEST
For details of dynamometer testing.See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
Testing - Non Anti-lock brake vehicles See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
Testing - Vehicles with Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Check following items:
1.Inhibitor switch only operates in P and N.
2.Engine for excessive noise.
3.Clutch for slip, judder or spin.
4.Automatic gear selection/shift speeds.
5.Gear selection/noise - high/low range.
6.Steering for abnormal noise/effort.
7.Steering for free play.
8.All instruments, gauges and warning indicators.
9.Heater and air conditioning systems.
10.Heated rear screen.
11.Shock absorbers - ride irregularities.
12.Foot brake, on emergency stop, pulling to one
side, binding, pedal effort.
13.Parkbrake efficiency.
14.Seat reclining and latching.
15.Fully extend seat belt, check operation of
retraction and latching. Inertia belts lock when
snatched or vehicle on slope.
16.Road wheel balance.
17.Transmission for vibrations.
18.Body noises, squeaks and rattles.
19.Excessive exhaust smoke.
20.Engine idle speed.
21.Endorse service record.
22.Report any unusual features of vehicle condition
and additional work required.
ENDORSE SERVICE RECORD
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REPAIR DRIVE BELT INFORMATION
A single 'serpentine drive belt' drives all the
ancilliaries bar the air conditioning compressor, which
has a separate drive belt. It is essential that the belts
are fitted exactly as shown. It should also be noted
that the water pump/viscous fan is driven in a
clockwise direction.
A drive belt tensioner automatically tensions the drive
belt, eliminating the need for tensioning individual
drive belts. Turning the tensioner pulley in a clockwise
direction will release drive belt tension.
Under normal highway use the belt must be changed
at 160,000 kilometres, 96,000 miles or eight years
whichever occurs first.
The drive belt must be examined at every service and
replaced if necessary.Off road driving
Regular examination of the drive belt is essential if the
vehicle is used off road. The vehicle driver should be
requested to identify the type of mileage the vehicle
has covered.
After every off road session the owner should inspect
the belt for cuts and possible damage caused by
stones. If belt has jumped, reposition belt correctly. A
new belt must be fitted at the next service or before,
dependant on the type of damage sustained.
Fan cowl
To ensure easy access to the drive belt the top portion
of the fan cowl is detachable.
Check condition
Check condition of drive belt. Renew a belt that shows
signs of wear, splitting or oil contamination.
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REPAIR DRIVE BELT RENEW
Service repair no - 86.10.03
NOTE: If cast lines on tensioner arm and
tensioner spring case are aligned, a new
drive belt must be fitted.
Remove
1.Remove fan cowl upper.
2.Apply ring spanner to tensioner pulley retaining
bolt.
3.Turn spanner to release pulley tension from belt.
4.Detach belt from pulley.
5.Release tensioner.
6.Complete removal of belt. Mark direction on belt
if refitting.
Refit
7.Reverse removal procedure.COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 86.10.02
Remove
1.Remove auxiliary drive belt.
See Drive Belt
Renew
2.Remove compressor shield.
3.Loosen tensioner retaining bolts.
4.Remove compressor drive belt. Mark direction
on belt if refitting.
Refit
5.Fit compressor drive belt.
6.Fit torque meter to centre of tensioner and apply
and hold a torque of
35 Nm.Tighten 3 tensioner
retaining bolts.
7.Rotate crankshaft 2 full turns.
8.Reapply and hold a torque of
35 Nmto
tensioner, then fully loosen and retighten 3
tensioner retaining screws to
25 Nm.
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REPAIR CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Service repair no - 12.21.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Drain coolant.
3.Remove top hose from radiator.
4.Remove intercooler to induction manifold hose.
5.Remove viscous fan and coupling.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
Coupling, Fan Blades, Pulley and Fan Cowl
6.Remove fan cowl.
7.Remove drive belt.
See Drive Belt Renew
8.Fit crankshaft pulley retainer LRT-12-080 and
secure with four bolts.
9.Remove crankshaft pulley retaining bolt using
socket and suitable long bar.
10.Remove pulley retainer.
11.Remove pulley, if necessary using extractor
LRT-12-049 with thrust pad from LRT-12-031.Refit
12.Refit in reverse order, lightly greasing pulley
spigot. Tighten to
80 Nm + 90°.
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REPAIR FRONT COVER PLATE
Service repair no - 12.65.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Drain coolant.
3.Remove top hose from radiator.
4.Remove inter-cooler to induction manifold hose.
5.Remove viscous coupling and fan.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
Coupling, Fan Blades, Pulley and Fan Cowl
6.Remove fan cowl.
7.Remove drive belt.
See Drive Belt Renew
8.Remove crankshaft pulley.See Crankshaft
Pulley
9.Remove 14 bolts securing front cover plate,
noting top two bolts also retain thermostat hose
clips.
10.Remove cover plate complete with gasket.
11.Remove small gasket from centre bolt boss.
Seal replacement
12.Remove worn seal from cover and clean recess.
13.Support cover and fit new seal, open side fitted
into recess, using special tool LRT-12-077.
Refit
14.Refit in reverse order to removal using new
gaskets, fitting the securing bolts as shown in
illustration ST3475. Tighten to
25 Nm.
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REPAIR CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT AND GEARS
Service repair no - 12.65.18
TIMING BELT
Remove
1.Remove front cover plate.
See Front Cover
Plate
2.Position engine at TDC on No. 1 cylinder.
3.If manual gearbox: Remove blanking plug from
flywheel housing and insert timing tool
LRT-12-044. If EDC - timing tool LRT-12-085
must be used.
If automatic gearbox:Sited to the rear of the
engine sump on engine backplate is a blanking
plate. Remove 2 blanking plate bolts and insert
timing tool LRT-12-044 into the larger bolt hole.
4.Engage timing tool pin with slot in flywheel.
5.Check correct alignment of timing mark on
camshaft gear and that crankshaft key aligns
with cast arrow on housing.
6.Insert pin from special tool LRT-12-045 in
injection pump gear and through into pump
flange.
NOTE: If the camshaft gear is to be
removed during these operations its
retaining bolt should be slackened before
the timing belt is removed.
7.Slacken belt tensioner bolt.
8.Remove idler pulley.
9.Remove timing belt.
NOTE: During use, a belt develops a wear
pattern relative to its running direction, if
the original belt is to be re-used it must be
refitted so that it rotates in the original direction.
CAUTION: Belts must be stored on edge
on a clean surface and in such a manner
that bends are not less than 50 mm radius.
Do not bend belts at an acute angle or radius of
less than 50 mm, otherwise premature failure
could result.
10.Mark belt direction of rotation, using soft chalk,
to ensure correct refitment.
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REPAIR Belt tensioner
NOTE: The belt tensioner need only be
removed if it is being replaced or for
access purposes to remove front cover.
11.Remove securing bolt and withdraw tensioner
complete with spacer.
Crankshaft gear/front cover oil seal
12.If the crankshaft gear cannot be removed by
hand, use special tool LRT-12-078 with main
body and thrust button from special tool
LRT-12-031 as illustrated ST3478M. Withdraw
gear complete with 'O' ring seal.
13.If necessary prise out oil seal from front cover.
14.Lubricate a new crankshaft oil seal with clean
engine oil.
15.With lip side leading, drive-in seal squarely using
special tool LRT-12-079.
16.Lubricate new 'O' ring seal with petroleum jelly
and slide onto shaft, taking care not to damage
seal on the woodruff keys.
17.Fit crankshaft gear, tap fully home ensuring 'O'
ring seal is properly seated.
CAMSHAFT GEAR/FRONT COVER OIL SEAL
Service repair no - 12.13.05
18.Remove centre bolt from camshaft gear and
withdraw gear.
19.Remove existing oil seal from front cover using
special tool LRT-12-038.
20.Lubricate a new camshaft oil seal with clean
engine oil.