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Workshop manual
DISCOVERY
This manual covers vehicles from
1995 model year
01 INTRODUCTION
04 GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
05 ENGINE TUNING DATA
07 GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
09 LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
10 MAINTENANCE
12 ENGINE Tdi
12 ENGINE 3.9 V8
12 ENGINE 4.0 V8
12 ENGINE Mpi
17 EMISSION CONTROL
19 FUEL SYSTEM Tdi
19 FUEL SYSTEM MFI
19 FUEL SYSTEM SFI
19 FUEL SYSTEM Mpi
19 CRUISE CONTROL
26 COOLING SYSTEM Tdi
26 COOLING SYSTEM V8
26 COOLING SYSTEM Mpi
30 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
33 CLUTCH
37 MANUAL GEARBOX
41 TRANSFER GEARBOX
44 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
47 PROPELLER SHAFTS
51 REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
54 FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
57 STEERING
60 FRONT SUSPENSION
64 REAR SUSPENSION
70 BRAKES
74 WHEELS AND TYRES
75 SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
76 CHASSIS AND BODY
80 HEATING AND VENTILATION
82 AIR CONDITIONING
84 WIPERS AND WASHERS
86 ELECTRICAL
Published by Rover Technical Communication
Ó1996 Rover Group Limited
Publication Part No. LRL 0079 ENG (2nd Edition)
01INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION ACCESSORIES AND CONVERSIONS
DO NOT FITunapproved accessories or conversions,
as they could affect the safety of the vehicle.
Land Rover will not accept liability for death, personal
injury, or damage to property which may occur as a
direct result of the fitting of non-approved conversions
to the vehicle.
WHEELS AND TYRES
WARNING: DO NOT replace the road
wheels with any type other than genuine
Land Rover wheels which are designed for
multi-purpose on and off road use and have very
important relationships with the proper operation
of the suspension system and vehicle handling.
Replacement tyres must be of the make and sizes
recommended for the vehicle, and all tyres must
be the same make, ply rating and tread pattern.
STEAM CLEANING
To prevent consequential rusting, any steam cleaning
within the engine bayMUSTbe followed by careful
re-waxing of the metallic components affected.
Particular attention must be given to the steering
column, engine water pipes, hose clips and ignition
coil clamp.
SPECIFICATION
The specification details and instructions set out in
this Manual apply only to a range of vehicles and not
to any one. For the specification of a particular vehicle
purchasers should consult their Dealer
The Manufacturer reserve the right to vary their
specifications with or without notice, and at such times
and in such manner as they think fit. Major as well as
minor changes may be involved in accordance with
the Manufacturer's policy of constant product
improvement.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of
the particulars contained in this Manual, neither the
Manufacturer or Dealer, by whom this Manual is
supplied, shall in any circumstances be held liable for
any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof.SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
The use of approved special service tools is
important. They are essential if service operations are
to be carried out efficiently, and safely. Where special
tools are specified,only these tools should be used
to avoid the possibility of personal injury or
damage to the components.Also the amount of time
which they save can be considerable.
Every special tool is designed with the close
co-operation of Land Rover, and no tool is put into
production which has not been tested and approved
by us. New tools are only introduced where an
operation cannot be satisfactorily carried out using
existing tools or standard equipment. The user is
therefore assured that the tool is necessary and that it
will perform accurately, efficiently and safely.
Special tools bulletins will be issued periodically giving
details of new tools as they are introduced.
All orders and enquiries from the United Kingdom
should be sent direct to V. L. Churchill. Overseas
orders should be placed with the local V. L. Churchill
distributor, where one exists. Countries where there is
no distributor may order direct from:
V. L. Churchill Limited,
PO Box 3,
Daventry, Northants,
England, NN11 4NF.
The tools recommended in this Workshop Manual are
listed in a multi-language illustrated catalogue,
obtainable from:
Messers. V. L. Churchill at the above address,
or from:
Land Rover Merchandising Service,
PO Box 534,
Erdington,
Birmingham, B24 0Q5,
COPYRIGHT
ÓLand Rover 1996
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
produced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted
in any form, electronic, mechanical, recording or other
means without prior written permission of Land Rover.
INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION JACKING
The following instructions must be carried out before
raising the vehicle off the ground.
1.Use a solid level ground surface.
2.Apply parking brake.
3.Select 'P' or 1st gear in main gearbox.
4.Select Low range in transfer gearbox.
CAUTION: To avoid damage occurring to
the under body components of the vehicle
the following jacking procedures must be
adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS
UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS.
Body structure
Bumpers
Fuel lines
Brake lines
Front radius arms
Panhard rod
Steering linkage
Rear Trailing links
Fuel tank
Engine sump
Gearbox bell housing
Jack or support vehicle by axles only.Vehicle jack
The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to
be used in an emergency, for changing a tyre. Do
NOTuse the jack for any other purpose. Refer to
Owner's Manual for vehicle jack location points and
procedure. Never work under a vehicle supported by
the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg, 3,300 lbs
load capacity must be used.
CAUTION: Do not commence work on the
underside of the vehicle until suitable axle
stands have been positioned under the
axle.
Raise the front of the vehicle
1.Position cup of hydraulic arm under differential
casing.
NOTE: The differential casing is not
central to the axle. Care should be taken
when raising the front road wheels off the
ground as the rear axle has less sway stiffness.
INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION DYNAMOMETER TESTING - VEHICLES WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS)
WARNING: Do not attempt to test ABS
function on a dynamometer
Four wheel dynamometers
NOTE: Before testing a vehicle on a four
wheel dynamometer disconnect the valve
relay.
See Electrical Trouble Shooting
Manual.
The ABS function will not work, the ABS warning
light will illuminate. Normal braking will be
available.
Provided that front and rear rollers are rotating at
identical speeds and that normal workshop safety
standards are applied, there is no speed restriction
during testing except any that may apply to the tyres.
Two wheel dynamometers
IMPORTANT: Use a four wheel dynamometer for
brake testing if possible.
NOTE: ABS will not function on a two
wheel dynamometer. The ABS light will
illuminate during testing. Normal braking
will be available.
If brake testing on a single rig is necessary it must be
carried out with propeller shaft to the rear axle
removed, AND neutral selected in BOTH main and
transfer boxes.
If checking engine performance, the transfer box must
be in high range and drive shaft to stationary axle
removed.
TOWING
CAUTION: The vehicle has permanent
four-wheel drive. The following towing
instructions must be adhered to:
Towing the vehicle on all four wheels with driver
operating steering and brakes.
1.Turn ignition key turn to position '1' to release
steering lock.
2.Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer
gearbox.
3.Secure tow rope, chain or cable to towing eye.
4.Release the parking brake.
CAUTION: The brake servo and power
assisted steering system will not be
functional without the engine running.
Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply
the brakes, the steering system will require
greater effort to turn the front road wheels.
The vehicle tow connection should be used only
in normal road conditions, 'snatch' recovery
should be avoided.
Suspended tow by breakdown vehicle
CAUTION: To prevent vehicle damage,
front or rear propeller shaft MUST BE
removed, dependent upon which axle is
being trailed.
1.Mark propeller shaft drive flanges at transfer
gearbox and axles with identification lines to
enable the propeller shaft to be refitted in its
original position.
2.Remove the propeller shaft fixings, remove the
shaft from the vehicle.
3.If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to
position '1' to release steering lock.
CAUTION: The steering wheel and/or
linkage must be secured in a straight
ahead position. DO NOT use the steering
lock mechanism for this purpose.
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INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number and the
recommended maximum vehicle weights are stamped
on a plate located under the bonnet [hood] riveted to
the front of the engine compartment.
Vehicle Identification Number Plate (UK, Australia,
R.O.W., Europe)
A.Build date (Australia). Type approval
B.VIN (17 digits)
C.Maximum permitted laden weight for vehicle
D.Maximum vehicle and trailer weight
E.Maximum road weight-front axle
F.Maximum road weight-rear axle
The number is also stamped on the right side of the
chassis forward of the spring mounting turret.
Vehicle Identification Number Plate (Saudi Arabia)
A.Year of manufacture
B.Month of manufacture
C.Maximum vehicle weight
D.Maximum road weight-front axle
E.Maximum road weight-rear axle
F.VIN (17 digits)
The vehicle identification number identifies the
manufacturer, model range, wheel base, body type,
engine, steering, transmission, model year and place
of manufacture. The following example shows the
coding process.
SALWorld manufacturer identifier
LHRange Rover or
LJDiscovery
GClass 100 inch
B2 door
F300 Tdi or
VV8i Petrol
85 speed LHD or
75 speed RHD
M1995 MY
ASolihull site
04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION COOLING SYSTEM 3.9 V8i
System type Pressurised, spill return, thermostatically controlled.....................................................................
water and anti-freeze mixture. Pump assisted thermo
syphon. Coolant radiator combined with oil cooler.
Fan and viscous coupling assembly 11 blade axial flow 433mm diameter.................................
Pump type Centifugal, impellor, belt driven.........................................................................
Thermostat opening 88 degrees..........................................................
Expansion tank cap pressure 15 p.s.i. (system pressure)............................................
STEERING
Power steering box
Make/type Adwest Varamatic - worm and roller box........................................................................
Ratio Variable: straight ahead 19.3:1 on lock 14.3:1.................................................................................
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock 3.375....................................
Steering pump
Make/type -V8i ZF - Unicorn.................................................................
Make/type - Mpi & Tdi Hobourn-Eaton series 500......................................................
Steering geometry
Steering wheel diameter 405mm..................................................
Steering wheel diameter airbag model 400mm.............................
Toe-out measurement 0 to 2mm toe out......................................................
Toe-out included angle 0Ê to 0Ê 16'.....................................................
Camber angle 0Ê.................................................................. Check with vehicle in static..............
unladen condition, that is, vehicle
with water,
Castor angle 3Ê..................................................................... oil and five gallons of fuel. Rock..............
the vehicle up and down at the
front to allow
Swivel pin inclination static 7Ê............................................... it to take up a position..............
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp and auxiliary alignment.
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to
perform this check and adjustment.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment
REMOVE WHEELS, CHECK TYRES
Check tyres (including spare) for compliance with
manufacturers' specification.
Check visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear and tread depth. Check road wheels for
damage.
Check/adjust tyre pressures.
CHECK/TIGHTEN TOWING BRACKET FITTINGSINSPECT BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION
Check thickness of brake pads, fit new pads if
minimum thickness is less than 3,0mm. Check brake
pads for oil contamination. If new brake pads required.
See BRAKES, Repair, Front Brake Pads
or.See BRAKES, Repair, Rear Brake Pads
WARNING: When renewing brake pads, it
is essential that only genuine components
with correct grade of lining are used.
Always fit new pads as complete axle sets, NEVER
individually or as a single wheel set. Serious
consequences could result from out of balance
braking due to mixing of linings.
Refit road wheels
Fit road wheels in original hub position. Secure in
position with wheel nuts, do not fully tighten wheel
nuts at this stage, lower vehicle and finally tighten
wheel nuts to correct torque.
Alloy wheels:
130 Nm.
Steel wheels:130 Nm.
LUBRICATE ALL HINGES, DOOR CHECK
MECHANISMS, BONNET [HOOD] CATCHES AND
FUEL FILLER FLAP
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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