1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER Workshop Manual

01INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION LOCATION OF IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Engine serial number - 300Tdi Engine
The 300Tdi engine number is stamped on the cylinder
block on the RH side of the engine above the
camshaft front cover plate.
Main gearbox R380 serial number
Stamped on a cast pad on the bottom RH side of the
gearbox.
Transfer gearbox LT230 serial number
The serial number is stamped on the LH side of the
gearbox casing below the mainshaft rear bearing
housing adjacent to the bottom cover, see J6092.
Front axle serial number
Stamped on the front of LH axle tube, inboard of
radius arm mounting bracket.
Rear axle serial number
Stamped on the rear of LH axle tube, inboard of
spring mounting.

INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION FAULT DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
TESTBOOK
For Defender models fitted with the vehicle Anti-theft
Immobilisation and Alarm System, diagnostic
equipment, named TestBook, is available to assist in
the diagnostic and fault finding abilities of the Dealer
workshop. A diagnostic connector, located under the
front centre seat, or cubby box, as shown below, is
provided to facilitate the procedures.
If an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is fitted,
this too can be checked using TestBook. A diagnostic
connector, also located under the front centre seat or
cubby box, is provided.
Features of Testbook include :-
Fully upgradable support for the technician.
Structured diagnostics to accommodate all skill levels.
Touch screen operation.
Direct print out of screen information and test results.READING THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into sections shown on the
contents page, alongside a range of icons, familiar to
service technicians.
Relevant information is contained within each of these
sections. These are further divided into the following
sub-sections which appear at the foot of each page :-
Description and operation.
Fault diagnosis.
Adjustment.
Repair.
Overhaul.
Specifications, Torque.
To avoid repeating information through the sections,
where part of the repair operation impacts on another
section, a cross reference is given to direct the reader
to where the information is sited.
For example:
The maintenance section states the need to renew
drive belt. A cross reference sites this information in:
Section 12 Engine
- Sub-section: Repairs
- Heading: Drive belt renew.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION REV: 05/99 300Tdi ENGINE
Type Direct injection, turbocharged, intercooled.................................................................................
Number of cylinders 4.........................................................
Bore 90,47 mm.................................................................................
Stroke 97,00 mm...............................................................................
Capacity 2495 cc...........................................................................
Compression ratio 19.5:1±0.5:1 ............................................................
Valve operation O.H.V. pushrod operated................................................................
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter 63,475 - 63,487 mm..........................................
Regrind dimensions 63,233 - 63,246 mm.........................................................
Crankpin journal diameter 58,725 - 58,744 mm................................................
Regrind dimensions 58,471 - 58,490 mm.........................................................
Crankshaft end thrust Taken on thrust washers at centre main bearing.......................................................
Crankshaft end float 0,05 - 0,15 mm.........................................................
Main bearings
Number and type 5 halved shells with oil grooves..............................................................
Diametrical clearance 0,0792 - 0,0307 mm.......................................................
Connecting rods
Length between centres 175,38 - 175,43 mm...................................................
Diametrical clearance (big-end bearings) 0,025 - 0,075 mm........................
End float on crankpin 0,15 - 0,356 mm.......................................................
Pistons
Type Aluminium alloy, combustion chamber in crown..................................................................................
Graphite coating on sidewalls.
Skirt diametrical clearance (at r/angle to gudgeon pin) 0,025 - 0,05 mm....
Maximum height above combustion face 0,8 mm.........................
Gudgeon pins
Type Fully floating.................................................................................
Fit in piston Hand push fit.......................................................................
Diameter 30,156 - 30,163 mm..........................................................................
Clearance in connecting rod 0,003 - 0,016 mm............................................
Piston rings
Type:
- Top Barrel edge, chrome plated........................................................................
- Second Taper faced..................................................................
- Oil control Expander and rails..............................................................
Gap in bore:
- Top 0,40 - 0,60 mm........................................................................
- Second 0,30 - 0,50 mm..................................................................
- Oil control 0,30 - 0,60 mm..............................................................
Clearance in piston grooves:
- Second 0,050 - 0,085 mm..................................................................
- Oil control 0,050 - 0,085 mm..............................................................

04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION Camshaft
Drive 30 mm wide dry toothed belt.................................................................................
Location Right hand side (thrust side)...........................................................................
End float 0,1 - 0,2 mm...........................................................................
Number of bearings 4..........................................................
Material Steel shell, white metal lined............................................................................
Valves
Tappet clearance:
- Inlet and exhaust 0,20 mm...................................................
Seat angle:
- Inlet 30° .......................................................................
- Exhaust 45° .................................................................
Head diameter:
- Inlet 38,75 - 39,05 mm.......................................................................
- Exhaust 36,35 - 36,65 mm.................................................................
Stem diameter:
- Inlet 7,960 - 7,975 mm.......................................................................
- Exhaust 7,940 - 7,960 mm.................................................................
Valve lift:
- Inlet 9,67 mm.......................................................................
- Exhaust 9,97 mm.................................................................
Cam lift:
- Inlet 6,81 mm.......................................................................
- Exhaust 7,06 mm.................................................................
Valve head stand down:
- Inlet 0,81 - 1,09 mm.......................................................................
- Exhaust 0,86 - 1,14 mm.................................................................
Valve springs
Type Single coil.................................................................................
Length, free 46,28 mm......................................................................
Length, under 21 kg load 40,30 mm.................................................
Lubrication
System Wet sump, pressure fed.............................................................................
Pressure, engine warm at normal operating speeds 1,76 - 3,87Kgf/cm
2(25 - 55 Ibf/in2) ........
Oil pump:
- Type G-rotor integral with front cover.......................................................................
- Drive off crankshaft nose.....................................................................
Oil pressure relief valve Non-adjustable....................................................
Relief valve spring:
- Full length 51,6mm......................................................................
- Compressed length at 7.71Kg load 31mm................................
Oil filter Screw-on disposable canister.............................................................................
Engine oil cooler Combined with coolant radiator and intercooler...............................................................

GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel lift pump type Mechanical with hand primer............................................................
Fuel lift pump pressure 42 - 55 Kgf/cm
2(3 - 4 lbf/in2) at 1800 rpm .....................................................
Fuel filter Paper element in disposable canister..........................................................................
Air cleaner Paper element type........................................................................
COOLING SYSTEM
System type Pressurised, spill return, thermostatically controlled.....................................................................
water and anti freeze mixture. Pump assisted thermo
syphon. Coolant radiator combined with oil cooler and
turbo intercooler.
Cooling fan 11 blade axial flow 433 mm diameter, 1.29:1 drive.......................................................................
ratio, with viscous coupling.
Pump type Centrifugal, impellor, belt driven........................................................................
Thermostat opening 88°C .........................................................
Expansion tank cap pressure 1,06 Kgf/cm
2(15 Ibf/in2) (system pressure) ...........................................
CLUTCH
Type Valeo diaphragm spring.................................................................................
Centre plate diameter 235 mm.......................................................
Facing material Verto F202 grooved.................................................................
Release bearing Ball journal...............................................................
TRANSMISSION
Main gearbox
Type R380 Single helical constant mesh.......................................................................
Speeds 5 forward, 1 reverse, all synchromesh.............................................................................
Transfer box
Type LT230 Two speed reduction on main gearbox output. Front......................................................................
and rear drive permanently engaged via a lockable
differential
Rear axle
Type Spiral bevel, fully floating shafts.................................................................................
Ratio 3.54:1.................................................................................

04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATIONREV: 05/99 Front axle
Type Spiral bevel, enclosed constant velocity joints, fully.................................................................................
floating shafts, 32°angularity of universal joint on full
lock
Ratio 3.54:1.................................................................................
Propeller shafts
Type, front and rear Tubular 51 mm dia...........................................................
Universal joints Open type Hookes O3EHD.................................................................
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 Hobourn-Eaton series 500........................................................................
Steering geometry
Steering wheel diameter 412 mm (16.22 in)..................................................
Toe-out measurement 0 to 2 mm toe out......................................................
Toe-out included angle 0°to 0°20' .....................................................
Camber angle 0°* ..................................................................
Castor angle 3°* .....................................................................
Swivel pin inclination static 7°* ...............................................
* Check with vehicle on level ground, in unladen
condition and five gallons of fuel. Rock the front of the
vehicle up and down to allow it to take up a normal
static position.
Turning circle between kerbs
90 models:
265/75 x 16 tyres 12,65 m (41.5 ft)..............................................................
All other tyres 11,70 m (38.4 ft)...................................................................
110 models:
750 x 16 tyres 13,41 m (44 ft)..................................................................
130 models:
750 x 16 tyres 15,24 m (50 ft)..................................................................

GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION SUSPENSION
Type Coil springs controlled by telescopic dampers front.................................................................................
and rear.
Front Transverse location of axle by Panhard rod, and fore.................................................................................
and aft location by two radius arms. Anti-roll bar fitted
as standard on 90 models with 265/75 tyres and 130
models.
Rear Fore and aft movement inhibited by two tubular trailing.................................................................................
links. Lateral location of axle by a centrally positioned
'A' frame, upperlink assembly, bolted at the apex to a
ball joint mounting. Anti-roll bar fitted as standard on
90 models with 265/75 tyres, 110 models with self
levelling unit, and 130 models.
ROAD SPRING DATA
90 (2400 Kg) Part No. Colour Code
Front - Driver's side NRC 9446 Blue/green
Front - Passenger side NRC 9447 Blue/yellow
Rear - Driver's side NRC 9448 Blue/red
Rear - Passenger side NRC 9449 Yellow/white
90 (2550 Kg)
Front - Driver's side NRC 9446 Blue/green
Front - passenger side NRC 9447 Blue/yellow
Rear - Driver's side NRC 9462 Green/yellow/red
Rear - Passenger side NRC 9463 Green/yellow/white
110 (3050 Kg)
Front - both sides NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - both sides NRC 6904 Red/green
110 Levelled (2950 Kg)
Front - both sides NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - both sides NRC 7000 Green/white
110 (3400 Kg)
Front - both sides NRC 8045 Yellow/yellow
Rear - both sides NRC 6904 Red/green
Rear helper springs - both sides RRC 3266 No colour code
110 (3600 Kg)
Front - Driver's side NRC 9448 Blue/red
Front - passenger side NRC 9449 Yellow/white
Rear - both sides NRC 6904 Red/green
Rear helper springs - both sides RRC 3226 No colour code
130 (3500 Kg)
Front - driver's side NRC 9448 Blue/red
Front - passenger side NRC 9449 Yellow/white
Rear - driver's side NRC 6389 Red/red
Rear - passenger side NRC 6904 Red/green
Front/rear helper springs - both sides RRC 3266 No colour code

04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION SHOCK ABSORBERS
Type Telescopic, double-acting non-adjustable.................................................................................
Bore diameter 35.47mm...................................................................
BRAKES
Front service brake
Caliper AP Lockheed, four opposed pistons..............................................................................
Operation Hydraulic, self adjusting.........................................................................
Disc 90 - Solid, outboard, 110/130 - Ventilated, outboard..................................................................................
Disc diameter 298 mm (11.73 in)...................................................................
Disc thickness 90 - 14,1 mm (0.56in), 110/130 - 24mm (0.95 in)..................................................................
Wear limit 1 mm (0.04in) per side of disc.........................................................................
Disc run-out maximum 0,15mm (0.006 in).....................................................
Pad area 58 cm
2(9.0 in2) ..........................................................................
Total swept area 801,3 cm2(124.2 in2) ...............................................................
Pad material Ferodo 3440 non asbestos.....................................................................
Pad minimum thickness 3 mm (0.12in)...................................................
Rear service brake
Caliper AP Lockheed opposed piston..............................................................................
Operation Hydraulic, self adjusting.........................................................................
Disc Solid, outboard..................................................................................
Disc diameter 90 - 290 mm (11.42 in), 110/130 - 298 mm (11.73)...................................................................
Disc thickness 90 - 12,5 mm (0.49 in), 110/130 - 14,1 mm (0.56 in)..................................................................
Wear limit 90 - 0,38 mm (0.015 in), 110/130 - 1,0 mm (0.04 in).........................................................................
per side of disc
Disc run-out maximum 0,15 mm (0.006 in).....................................................
Pad area 90 - 30,5 cm
2(4.37 in2), 110/130 - 36,2 cm2(5.61 in2) ..........................................................................
Total swept area 90 - 694 cm2(106.98 in2) ...............................................................
Pad material Ferodo 3440 non asbestos.....................................................................
Pad minimum thickness 3 mm (0.12 in)...................................................
Parking brake
Type Mechanical, cable operated drum brake on the rear of.................................................................................
the transfer gearbox output shaft
Drum internal diameter 254 mm (10.0 in).....................................................
Width 70 mm (2.75 in)................................................................................
Pad material Ferodo 3611 non asbestos.....................................................................
Servo/master cylinder
Manufacturer Lucas....................................................................
Servo type LSC 80........................................................................
Master cylinder type 25,4 mm (1.0 in) diameter, tandem.........................................................
Pressure reducing valve, failure conscious Cut-in pressure, 90 - 24 bar (360 Ibf/in
2) ratio 4.0:1, ......................
110 - 43 bar (645 Ibf/in2) ratio 2.9:1*
NOTE: * Pressure reducing valves are not fitted to all 110 specifications.