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INFORMATION PREPARATION
1.Before removing a component, clean it and its
surrounding areas as thoroughly as possible.
2.Blank off any openings exposed by component
removal, using greaseproof paper and masking
tape.
3.Immediately seal fuel, oil or hydraulic lines when
separated, using plastic caps or plugs, to
prevent loss of fluid and entry of dirt.
4.Close open ends of oilways, exposed by
component removal, with tapered hardwood
plugs or readily visible plastic plugs.
5.Immediately a component is removed, place it in
a suitable container; use a separate container for
each component and its associated parts.
6.Before dismantling a component, clean it
thoroughly with a recommended cleaning agent;
check that agent is suitable for all materials of
component.
7.Clean bench and provide marking materials,
labels, containers and locking wire before
dismantling a component.
DISMANTLING
1.Observe scrupulous cleanliness when
dismantling components, particularly when
brake, fuel or hydraulic system parts are being
worked on. A particle of dirt or a cloth fragment
could cause a dangerous malfunction if trapped
in these systems.
2.Blow out all tapped holes, crevices, oilways and
fluid passages with an air line. Ensure that any
O-rings used for sealing are correctly replaced or
renewed, if disturbed.
3.Use marking ink to identify mating parts, to
ensure correct reassembly. If a centre punch or
scriber is used they may initiate cracks or
distortion of components.
4.Wire together mating parts where necessary to
prevent accidental interchange (e.g. roller
bearing components).
5.Wire labels on to all parts which are to be
renewed, and to parts requiring further
inspection before being passed for reassembly;
place these parts in separate containers from
those containing parts for rebuild.
6.Do not discard a part due for renewal until after
comparing it with a new part, to ensure that its
correct replacement has been obtained.INSPECTION-GENERAL
1.Never inspect a component for wear or
dimensional check unless it is absolutely clean;
a slight smear of grease can conceal an incipient
failure.
2.When a component is to be checked
dimensionally against figures quoted for it, use
correct equipment (surface plates, micrometers,
dial gauges, etc.) in serviceable condition.
Makeshift checking equipment can be
dangerous.
3.Reject a component if its dimensions are outside
limits quoted, or if damage is apparent. A part
may, however, be refitted if its critical dimension
is exactly limit size, and is otherwise satisfactory.
4.Use 'Plastigauge' 12 Type PG-1 for checking
bearing surface clearances. Directions for its
use, and a scale giving bearing clearances in
0,0025 mm steps are provided with it.

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INFORMATION Propeller shaft Front
and RearNLGI - 2 Multi-purpose Lithium based GREASE
Lubrication nipples
(hubs, ball joints
etc.)
Seat slides
Door lock striker
Brake and clutch
reservoirsBrake fluids having a minimum boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and complying with
FMVSS 116 DOT4
Engine coolant Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol)
V8i, Tdi, Mpi with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines to ensure
the protection of the cooling system against frost and corrosion in all seasons. Use one
part anti-freeze to one part water for protection down to -36°C (-33°F).
IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below proportions one part
anti-freeze to three parts water, i.e. minimum 25% anti-freeze in coolant otherwise
damage to engine is liable to occur. Or a maximum of 60%.
Battery lugs, Petroleum jelly.
Earthing surfacesNOTE: Do not use Silicone Grease
where paint has
been removed
Air Conditioning
System Refrigerant Use only refrigerant R134a
Compressor Oil Nippon Denso ND-oil8 Unipart ND-oil8
ABS Sensor Silicone grease: Staborags NBU - Wabco 830 502,0634
bush-rear Wacker chemie 704 - Wabco 830 502,0164
Kluber GL301
LUBRICATION PRACTICE
Use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range and service classification in the engine during maintenance and
when topping up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and
ultimately to damaged components.
Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and
prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oilways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always
adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous. They must
not be consumed and must be kept away from open wounds. These substances, among others,
include anti-freeze windscreen washer additives, lubricants and various adhesives.

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INFORMATION CAPACITIES
The following capacity figures are approximate and are provided as a guide only.
Capacities (approx.)* Litres Imp.Unit US unit
Engine sump oil
- 300Tdi models 5,8...................................................... 10.20 pt 12.30 pt
- V8i petrol models 3.9 6,1............................................ 10.70 pt 12.90 pt
- Mpi petrol models 4,90.................................................. 8.70 pt 10.40 pt
Extra when refilling after fitting new filter
- 300Tdi models 0,85...................................................... 1.50 pt 1.80 pt
- V8i petrol models 0,56.................................................. 1.00 pt 1.20 pt
- Mpi 0,4........................................................................ 0.70 pt 0.85 pt
Manual gearbox 2,67............................................................... 4.70 pt 5.70 pt
Automatic gearbox 9,1........................................................... 16.00 pt 19.20 pt
Transfer gearbox oil 2,30......................................................... 4.00 pt 4.90 pt
Front differential 1,70............................................................... 3.00 pt 3.60 pt
Rear differential 1,70................................................................ 3.00 pt 3.60 pt
Power steering box and reservoir LHD 2,90............................ 5.00 pt 6.00 pt
Power steering box and reservoir RHD 3,40............................ 6.00 pt 7.20 pt
Swivel pin housing oil (each) 0,35............................................ 0.60 pt 0.75 pt
Fuel tank usable fuel 89,0........................................................ 19.5 gall 23 gall
Cooling system
- 300Tdi models 11,50...................................................... 20.20 pt 24.30 pt
- V8i petrol models 11,30.................................................. 20.00 pt 23.90 pt
- Mpi 10,00........................................................................ 17.60 pt 21.00 pt
Washer bottle 7,0................................................................... 12.30 pt 14.80 pt
NOTE: * All levels must be checked by dipstick or level plugs as applicable. When draining oil
from the ZF automatic gearbox, oil will remain in the torque converter, refill to high level on
dipstick only.

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INFORMATION ANTI-FREEZE
ENGINE TYPE MIXTURE STRENGTH PERCENTAGE PROTECTION
CONCENTRATION LOWER
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT
V8i Engine One part anti-freeze
Diesel Engine One part water 50%
Complete protection-33°F
Vehicle may be driven away immediately from cold - 36°C
Safe limit protection-41°C
Coolant in mushy state. Engine may be started and driven away after warm-up
period-42°F
Lower protection-47°C
Prevents frost damage to cylinder head, block and radiator. Thaw out before
starting engine-53°F
CAUTION: Anti-freeze content must never be allowed to fall below 25% otherwise damage to the
engine is liable to occur. Also, anti-freeze content should not exceed 60% as this will greatly
reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Catalyst vehicles
Vehicles equipped with catalytic converter are designed to use ONLY unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel must be used
for the emission control system to operate properly. Its use will also reduce spark plug fouling, exhaust system
corrosion and engine oil deterioration.
Using fuel that contains lead will result in damage to the emission control system and could result in loss of
warranty coverage. The effectiveness of the catalysts in the catalytic converters will be seriously impaired if leaded
fuel is used. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system, which includes two oxygen sensors.
Leaded fuel will damage the sensors, and will deteriorate the emission control system.
Regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded fuel be labelledUNLEADED.Only these pumps have nozzles
which fit the filler neck of the vehicle fuel tank.

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INFORMATION RECOMMENDED FUEL
Petrol engines
- with catalytic converter unleaded only, 95 RON (USA 90 CLC or AKI)................................................
- non catalytic, 9.35:1 compression ratio leaded 97 RON/unleaded 95 RON.......................
- non catalytic, 8.13:1 compression ratio leaded 90 RON/unleaded 95 RON.......................
- Australia minimum 91 RON unleaded......................................................................
Diesel engines
300Tdi Diesel fuel oil,distillate,diesel fuel, automotive gas or...........................................................................
Derv to British standard 2869, Class A1 or A2
Using fuel with an octane rating lower than stated above could seriously impair vehicle performance.
CAUTION: Do not use oxygenated fuels such as blends of methanol/ gasoline or ethanol/gasoline
(e.g. 'Gasohol'). Take care not to spill fuel during refuelling.
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MAINTENANCE UNDER BONNET [HOOD] MAINTENANCE
CHECK COOLING/HEATER SYSTEMS
Check cooling/heater systems for leaks and hoses for
security and condition.
Cooling system hoses should be changed at first
signs of deterioration.
CHECK CONDITION OF ENGINE MOUNTING
RUBBERS
CHECK BRAKE SERVO HOSE FOR SECURITY
AND CONDITION
CHECK FUEL EVAPORATIVE LOSS CONTROL
SYSTEM FOR LEAKS - V8i CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL FOR LEAKS - V8i
- CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK CONDITION OF HEATER PLUG WIRING
FOR FRAYING, CHAFING AND DETERIORATION -
Tdi
CHECK IGNITION WIRING
Check ignition wiring and high tension leads for
fraying, chafing and deterioration.
CLEAN DISTRIBUTOR CAP - V8i
The electronic ignition employs a Lucas 35DLM8
distributor.
Internal operating parts of distributor are pre-set at
factory and do not normally require resetting.
Adjustments should only be made if unit is known to
be faulty or damaged. Distributor maintenance
consists of following items.
1.Clean outer surfaces of distributor cap to remove
dirt, grease etc.
2.Unclip cap, check cap for cracks.
3.Wipe inside cap with lint free cloth.
4.Check rotor arm, cap and flash shield tracking.
DO NOT DISTURB clear plastic insulating
cover (flash shield) which protects magnetic
pick-up module.
LUBRICATE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR SPINDLE - V8i
Apply a spot of clean engine oil into rotor spindle after
rotor arm has been removed.
CLEAN/ADJUST SPARK PLUGS - V8i CATALYST
RENEW SPARK PLUGS V8i - V8i CATALYST
Clean, adjust and renew
1.Take great care when fitting spark plugs not to
cross-thread plug, otherwise costly damage to
cylinder head will result.

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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
Engine block
Bearing cap 133...............................................................................................
Blanking plug, oil gallery, rear 37....................................................................
Oil squirt jet assembly 17................................................................................
Drain plug, cylinder block 25...........................................................................
Oil squirt jet, vacuum pump cam 7.................................................................
Connecting rod to cap 59................................................................................
Oil pick up assembly to bearing cap 9...........................................................
Oil pick up assembly to front cover 25............................................................
Camshaft thrust plate 9..................................................................................
Oil drain pipe to block (internal) 25.................................................................
Oil drain pipe to block (external) 25................................................................
Sump to cylinder block and front cover 25......................................................
Drain plug, oil sump 35...................................................................................
Tappet guide 14..............................................................................................
Breather side cover assembly 25....................................................................
Baffle plate to breather side cover 4..............................................................
Vacuum pump 25............................................................................................
Fuel lift pump 25.............................................................................................
Flywheel housing 45.......................................................................................
Flywheel housing clutch cover stud 10...........................................................
Plug, flywheel housing 12...............................................................................
Rear oil seal assembly 25...............................................................................
Oil filter adaptor 45..........................................................................................
Waxstat adaptor to oil filter adaptor 9............................................................
Oil pressure switch 17.....................................................................................
Oil filter, spin on 13.........................................................................................
Oil cooler unions to filter adaptor 45...............................................................
Oil level tube 25..............................................................................................
Engine mounting foot to cylinder block 85......................................................
Engine mounting foot to flywheel housing 45.................................................
Engine mounting foot rubber to mounting foot (bolt and nut) 85.....................
Flywheel to crankshaft 146..............................................................................
Clutch cover plate to flywheel 34....................................................................
Flex drive plate to crankshaft (auto) 146..........................................................
Flex drive plate to ring gear (auto) 25.............................................................
Flex drive plate to torque converter (auto) 45.................................................

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REPAIR CYLINDER HEADS - RENEW
Service repair no - 12.29.15
1.Remove cylinder heads and gaskets.
See
Cylinder Head Gaskets - Renew
2.Remove spark plugs.
3.Using spring compressor LRT-12-034, remove
seals, valves, collets, springs and caps.
CAUTION: Keep components in fitted
order
4.From left hand cylinder head, remove earth lead
studs.
5.Remove three bolts securing power steering
pump mounting bracket to cylinder head.
6.Remove four bolts securing generator mounting
bracket to cylinder head.
7.Right hand cylinder head, remove rear lifting
bracket.
8.Fit lifting bracket to new right hand cylinder
head.
9.Fit mounting brackets and earth lead studs to
new cylinder head. Tighten bolts to
30 Nm.
10.Regrind valves- refer to engine overhaul
publication
11.Lubricate valve stems, fit valves, springs, and
caps. Fit new inlet and exhaust valve stem seals.
12.Using spring compressor LRT-12-034, compress
springs, fit collets. Tap valve to check correct
collet seating.
13.Fit spark plugs.
14.Fit cylinder heads with new gaskets.
See
Cylinder Head Gaskets - Renew
ROCKER COVER - RIGHT HAND - RENEW
Service repair no - 12.29.41
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Disconnect purge pipe from charcoal canister at
plenum.
3.Remove breather pipe from rocker cover.
4.Remove coolant pipes from inlet manifold.
5.Remove spark plug leads from plugs and
retaining clips.
6.Remove four rocker cover bolts. Moving fuel
pipes aside, remove rocker cover.
7.Discard rocker cover gasket.
8.Remove plug lead retaining clips from rocker
cover, fit to new rocker cover.
9.Clean and dry rocker cover and cylinder head
mating faces, using Bostik cleaner 6001.
NOTE: Gasket fits one way round only. It
must be fitted accurately, first time.
Subsequent movement will destroy
bonding.
10.Apply Bostik 1775 impact adhesive to rocker
cover seal face and gasket, using a brush to
ensure an even film. Allow adhesive to become
touch dry.