1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER service

ENGINE
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ADJUSTMENT REV: 05/99 VALVE CLEARANCES - CHECK AND ADJUST
Service repair no - 12.29.48
Adjust
CAUTION: If the crankshaft is rotated with
excessive valve clearace, it is possible
that the push rods could be dislodged
from the cam follower seating and fracture the
cam follower slide. To prevent damage, eliminate
all clearance from any loose rockers before
turning the crankshaft to adjust clearances.
1.Rotate crankshaft until No.8 valve (counting from
front of engine) is fully open.
2.Using a 0,20 mm (0.008 in) feeler gauge adjust
clearance of No.1 valve.
3.Slacken locknut and turn adjusting screw
clockwise to reduce clearance and
anti-clockwise to increase clearance. Tighten
locknut to
16 Nm.
4.Repeat operation for remaining tappets in the
following sequence:
No.3 tappet with No.6 valve fully open.
No.5 tappet with No.4 valve fully open.
No.2 tappet with No.7 valve fully open.
No.8 tappet with No.1 valve fully open.
No.6 tappet with No.3 valve fully open.
No.4 tappet with No.5 valve fully open.
No.7 tappet with No.2 valve fully open.
5.On completion, recheck clearances and adjust
as necessary.

ENGINE
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REPAIR CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST
Service repair no - 12.25.01
1.Start and run engine to normal operating
temperature.
2.Switch off engine.
3.Disconnect spill return hose and fuel pipe from
No.1 injector.
4.Remove retaining nut, release clamp and
withdraw injector from cylinder head.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, injectors
5.Disconnect electrical lead from fuel cut-off
solenoid at injection pump to prevent delivery of
fuel to injectors. On vehicles fitted with a digital
diesel shut-off valve (DDS) immobilisation
system, disconnect DDS multi-plug.
6.Ensure injector port is clean, If necessary, crank
the engine a few revolutions to remove any
loose carbon.
7.Fit dummy injector, from diesel compression
tester kitLRT-19-007, into the cylinder head and
clamp securely in position.
8.Connect flexible hose and gauge to dummy
injector as shown above.
9.Crank engine for 10-20 seconds and note
reading on gauge. The gauge will indicate the
compression of the cylinder and maintain the
reading until the pressure release valve on the
gauge is depressed.
Expected readings of a crank test, with vehicle
battery fully charged, compression ratio 19.5:1
should be 24 bar (348 lbf/in
2).10.Repeat test procedure for remaining clinders in
turn.
NOTE: A variation in compression
readings between cylinders is often a
better indication of an engine problem
than the absolute values of compression.
11.If compression is appreciably less than correct
reading, or varies by more than 10%, piston
rings or valves may be worn or damaged.
Low pressures in adjoining cylinders may
indicate a faulty cylinder head gasket.

12ENGINE
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REPAIR ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TEST
Service repair no - 12.90.09/01
WARNING: Use suitable exhaust
extraction equipment if an engine test is
being carried out in a workshop.
WARNING: If vehicle has been running,
engine wil be hot; care must be taken
when fitting test equipment to prevent
personal injury.
1.Check that engine lubricant is to correct level.
2.Remove oil pressure switch .
3.Connect pressure test gaugeLRT-12-052A,as
shown.
4.Start and run engine to normal operating
temperature.
5.With engine running at idle check oil pressure,
which should read 1.76 bar (25.87 lbf/in
2).6.If pressure is low it can be caused by the
following:-
Thin or diluted oil.
Low oil in sump.
Choked oil strainer.
Faulty oil pressure relief valve.
Excessively worn or damaged oil pump
displacement gears.
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance.
7.If excessive pressure is indicated it can be
caused by :-
Overfilling engine with lubricant.
Sticking oil pressure relief valve.
Blockage in breather system.

ENGINE
3
REPAIR ENGINE
Service repair no - 12.41.01
Remove
NOTE: A chassis undertray may be fitted
on some vehicle derivatives to conform to
legal requirements. When under chassis
remove and refit procedures are required, it may
be necessary to remove the undertray and/or
integral access panels.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, Front
undertray
orSee CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,
Rear undertray
CAUTION: Seal all exposed pipe ends
against ingress of dirt after disconnection.
1.Ensure vehicle is level and apply park brake.
2.Disconnect battery.
NOTE: The vehicle may be fitted with an
alarm and immobilisation system using a
battery backed-up alarm sounder.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, battery
3.Remove bonnet.
4.Remove cable ties securing gearbox harness to
breather pipes.
5.Disconnect harness from diff lock and reverse
light switches.
6.Manouvre harness into engine bay.
7.Remove air cleaner.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Air cleaner
8.Remove radiator assembly.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, Radiator
If air conditioning is fitted the condenser will
have to be removed, compressor pipes and
heater matrix hoses disconnected.
See AIR CONDITIONING, Repair, Condenser
9.Remove rocker cover insulation.
10.Remove feed pipe/hose from turbo-charger and
intercooler.
11.Disconnect heater hoses from cylinder head and
heater rails.
12.Disconnect electrical feed plug at rear of cylinder
head.
13.Disconnect heater plug feed wire.

12ENGINE
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REPAIR 42.Raise engine, and locate front engine mountings
to chassis.
43.Remove gearbox support and lower engine.
44.Tighten front engine mounting to chassis fixings
to
45 Nm (33 lbf/ft).
45.Release chains from engine lifting brackets and
remove hoist.
46.Connect oil cooler pipes to oil filter adaptor.
47.Fit vacuum hose to brake servo adaptor.
48.Secure fuel feed pipe in retaining clip on air
cleaner bracket.
49.Fit fuel lift pump pipes.
50.Connect feed and spill return pipes to injector
pump.
51.If fitted, reconnect hand throttle cable to
mounting bracket and injector pump.
52.Fit outer cable adjusting nut into injector pump
mounting bracket.
53.Fit inner throttle cable to injector pump and
secure with clevis and split pin.
54.Secure bleed hose in retaining clips on front
timing cover.
55.Fit bleed hose to thermostat housing.
56.Connect inlet and outlet hoses to power steering
pump.
57.Fit down pipe to exhaust manifold and secure
with 3 nuts.
58.Connect starter motor battery and fuse box
leads.
59.If fitted, connect EGR valve multi-plug and
vacuum pipe.
60.Secure breather pipe clip to cylinder head.
61.Connect engine harness multi-plug.
62.Fit heater plug feed wire.
63.Connect electrical feed plug at rear of cylinder
head.
64.Fit heater hoses to cylinder head and heater
rails.
65.Fit feed pipe/hose to turbo-charger and
intercooler.
66.Fit rocker cover insulation.
67.Fit radiator assembly.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Radiator
If applicable, fit air
conditioning condenser, compressor pipes and
heater matrix hoses.
See AIR CONDITIONING,
Repair, Condenser
68.Fit bonnet.
69.Reconnect battery.CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Service repair no - 12.21.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Drain coolant.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Drain and refill cooling system
3.Remove top hose from radiator.
4.Remove intercooler to induction manifold hose.
5.Remove viscous coupling and fan.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
coupling and fan
6.Remove fan cowl.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Fan cowl
7.Remove drive belt.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
8.Fit crankshaft pulley retainerLRT-12-080and
secure with 4 bolts.
9.Remove crankshaft pulley retaining bolt
anti-clockwise using socket and suitable long
bar.
10.Remove pulley retainer.
11.Remove pulley, if necessary using extractor
LRT-12-049with thrust pad fromLRT-12-031.

ENGINE
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REPAIR Refit
12.Lightly grease pulley spigot and locate pulley
onto cranshaft.
13.Fit pulley retaining bolt.
14.Fit pulley retainerLRT-12-080and secure with 4
bolts.
15.Tighten pulley nut to
80 Nm (59 lbf/ft)+90°.
16.Remove pulley retainer.
17.Fit drive belt.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt; Refit
18.Fit fan cowl.See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair,
Fan cowl
19.Fit viscous coupling and fan.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous coupling and fan
20.Fit intercooler to induction manifold hose.
21.Fit radiator top hose.
22.Refill cooling system.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Drain and refill cooling system
23.Reconnect battery.FRONT COVER PLATE AND SEAL
Service repair no - 12.65.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Drain coolant.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Drain and refill cooling system
3.Remove top hose from radiator.
4.Remove intercooler to induction manifold hose.
5.Remove viscous coupling and fan.
See
COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous
coupling and fan
6.Remove fan cowl.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Fan cowl
7.Remove drive belt.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
8.Remove crankshaft pulley.See Crankshaft
pulley
9.Remove 14 bolts securing front cover plate. Note
that top 2 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 toolLRT-12-077.

12ENGINE
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REPAIR Refit
14.Fit gasket to centre bolt boss.
15.Locate new gasket and fit front cover plate using
fixing bolts as shown. Tighten bolts to
25 Nm (18
lbf/ft).
1- 25 mm,2- 35 mm,3- 50 mm,4- 100 mm,5- 110
mm
16.Fit crankshaft pulley.
See Crankshaft pulley
17.Fit drive belt.See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
18.Fit fan cowl.See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair,
Fan cowl
19.Fit viscous coupling and fan.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Repair, Viscous coupling and fan
20.Fit intercooler to induction manifold hose.
21.Fit top hose to radiator.
22.Refill cooling system.
See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair, Drain and refill cooling system
23.Reconnect battery.CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT
Service repair no - 12.65.18
Remove
1.Remove front cover plate.
See Front cover
plate
2.Position engine at TDC on No. 1 cylinder.
3.Remove blanking plug from flywheel housing
and insert timing toolLRT-12-044.
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 toolLRT-12-045in
injection pump gear and through into pump
flange.

12ENGINE
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REPAIR 17.Slacken belt tensioner securing bolt to finger
tight.
18.Insert 13 mm square drive extension bar in
tensioner plate.
NOTE: Belt tensioning should be carried
out using a dial type torque meter having a
range not exceeding
60 Nm (44 lbf/ft).The
torque meter should be used in the almost vertical
position.
19.Apply a tension of
15 Nm (11 lbf/ft)for a new
belt or
12 Nm (9 lbf/ft)for an original belt. When
tension is correct, tighten clamp bolt.
20.Tighten injection pump gear bolts.
21.Remove pin from injection pump gear.
22.Disengage timing pin from timing slot in flywheel
or ring gear.
23.Rotate crankshaft one and three quarter turns in
a clockwise direction; then continue rotation until
timing pin in timing tool can be engaged with slot
in flywheel.
24.Disengage timing pin.
25.Insert pin from special toolLRT-12-045in
injection pump gear and through into pump
flange.
26.Slacken injection pump gear retaining bolts.
27.Slacken tensioner and retension belt.
28.Tighten injection pump gear retaining bolts.
29.Remove pin from injection pump gear.
30.Remove timing tool and refit plug.
31.Fit front cover plate using new gaskets.
See Front cover plate and seal
CRANKSHAFT GEAR
Service repair no - 12.65.25
Remove
1.Remove camshaft drive belt.
See Camshaft
drive belt
2.If the crankshaft gear cannot be removed by
hand, use special toolLRT-12-078with main
body and thrust button from special tool
LRT-12-031, as illustrated . Withdraw gear
complete with 'O' ring seal.
Refit
3.Lubricate new 'O' ring seal with petroleum jelly
and slide onto crankshaft, taking care not to
damage seal on woodruff keys.
4.Fit crankshaft gear and tap fully home ensuring
'O' ring seal is properly seated.
5.Fit camshaft drive belt.
See Camshaft drive
belt