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88Workshop manual
DEFENDER 300Tdi
This manual covers vehicles from
1996 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
19 FUEL SYSTEM Tdi
26 COOLING SYSTEM Tdi
30 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
33 CLUTCH
37 MANUAL GEARBOX
41 TRANSFER 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
76 CHASSIS AND BODY
80 HEATING AND VENTILATION
82 AIR CONDITIONING
84 WIPERS AND WASHERS
86 ELECTRICAL
88 INSTRUMENTS
Publication Part No. LRL 0097 ENG (3rd Edition)
Published by Rover Technical Communication
Ó1999 Rover Group Limited
MAINTENANCE
5
MAINTENANCE REV: 05/99 CHECK COOLING, INTERCOOLING AND HEATING
SYSTEMS
Check cooling, and heater systems for leaks and
pipes/hoses for security and condition. Refill or top up
as necessary.
CAUTION: It is important that the correct
procedure is followed when refilling or
topping up the cooling system to avoid
trapping air in the system.
WARNING: Do not remove caps and plugs
when engine is hot because cooling
system is pressurised and personal
scalding could result.
1.Remove plastic plugs from thermostat housing
and radiator.
2.Fill cooling system with correct concentration
and specification of anti-freeze.
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended lubricants and
fluids
3.Fill from expansion tank until radiator is full, with
level in expansion tank the same as in radiator.
NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid
excess coolant spillage from radiator.
4.Fit plastic plug in radiator.
5.Add a further 1 litre (1.76 pints) of coolant to
expansion tank and allow to settle.
6.Refit expansion tank cap and thermostat
housing plug.
7.Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
8.Switch off engine, check that expansion tank
coolant is level with top of indicator post and top
up as necessary.Check intercooler and turbo-charger system for air
leaks and pipes/hoses for security and condition.
All system hoses should be renewed at first signs of
deterioration.
VALVE CLEARANCES - CHECK/ADJUST
Check/adjust valve clearances.
See ENGINE ,
Adjustment, Valve clearances - check and adjust
RENEW FUEL FILTER ELEMENT
Remove
1.Clean area around filter head and position a
container beneath.
2.Unscrew and remove filter, catch fuel released.
Refit
3.Wet seal of new filter with fuel.
4.Screw new filter into position.
5.Ensure drain tap is fully closed.
MANUAL GEARBOX
1
FAULT DIAGNOSIS R380 GEARBOX
Symptom - Gear jumps out of engagement (any
forward gear)
1.Check condition and security of transmission
and engine mountings.
2.Check in situ, gear lever and selector
adjustments
See Adjustment, Gear change
lever bias spring - adjust
andSee
Adjustment, Fifth gear stop screw adjust
.
3.In situ, remove gearshift and check selector rail
yoke security.
Also check selector detent spring tension and
both spool retainers.
Suspect internal fault, see Overhaul Manual.
4.Check action/operation of main selector rail and
forks.
5.Check condition of synchromesh and gear dog
teeth.
6.Check main and layshaft end floats bearings and
adjustments.
7.Check condition of all gearbox components,
ensure clearances and adjustments are correct
on reassembly.
Symptom - Reverse gear only jumps out of
engagment
1.Check condition and security of transmission
and engine mountings.
2.Check in situ, gear lever and selector
adjustments
See Adjustment, Gear change
lever bias spring adjust
andSee Adjustment,
Fifth gear stop screw adjust
.
3.In situ, remove gearshift and check selector rail
yoke security.
Also check selector detent spring tension and
both spool retainers.
Suspect internal fault, see Overhaul Manual.
4.Check action/operation of main selector rail and
reverse lever.
5.Check condition of reverse gear, angled
bearings and shaft.
6.Check condition of all gearbox components,
ensure clearances and adjustments are correct
on reassembly.Symptom - Excessive force required to engage or
change gear, vehicle stationary or moving.
1.Check lubricant specification and level, if low do
not top up at this stage.
2.In situ, lubricate gear mechanism, and check
selector adjustments
See Adjustment, Gear
change lever bias spring - adjust
andSee
Adjustment, Fifth gear stop screw adjust
.
3.In situ, remove gearshift and check selector rail
is free and that the yoke is secure. Also check
selector detent spring tension and both spool
retainers.
4.Drain lubricant and check for contamination or
metal particles.
Suspect worn synchromesh unit or baulk rings
on affected gears, see Overhaul Manual.
Symptom - Noisy gear engagement, vehicle
stationary
See CLUTCH, Fault diagnosis, Clutch
Noise - Mechanical Faults
.
Symptom - Noisy gear selection, vehicle moving.
1.Confirm that clutch operation is satisfactory.
2.Establish which gear/gears is causing noise.
3.Check lubricant specification and level, if low do
not top up at this stage.
4.Drain lubricant and check for contamination or
metal particles.
Suspect worn synchromesh, see Overhaul
Manual.
5.Check condition of synchromesh unit, springs
and cones for distortion and wear. Also check
dog teeth for damage and cone mating surface
on gear for signs of overheating.
6.Check condition of all gearbox components,
ensure clearances and adjustments are correct
on reassembly.
Symptom - Noise from gearbox in neutral, which
changes tone or becomes worse when clutch is
depressed,
See CLUTCH, Fault diagnosis, Clutch
Noise - Mechanical Faults
.
Symptom - Noise from gearbox in neutral, which
disappears when clutch is depressed.
1.Check lubricant specification and level, if low do
not top up at this stage.
2.Drain lubricant and check for contamination or
metal particles.
Suspect worn bearings on layshaft, primary shaft
or front of main shaft, see Overhaul Manual.
STEERING
1
FAULT DIAGNOSIS INSUFFICIENT POWER ASSISTANCE
1.Is fluid level correct?
YES - go to 3.
NO - Fill/bleed sytem
2.Is problem a leak?
YES - Diagnose
See Power Steering Fluid
Leaks
.
NO - continue
3.Is drive belt tension correct?
YES - go to 5.
NO - Is drive belt worn or contaminated with oil?
See ELECTRICAL, Repair, Auxiliary drive
belt
.
4.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - continue
5.Carry out pressure test at idle and 1000 rev/min.
See Power Steering System - Test.
6.Is correct pressure achieved?
YES - steering box defective
Not at any speed go to 9.
Not at idle go to 7.
7.Is idle speed correct?
YES-Goto8.
NO - Correct idle speed -
See ENGINE TUNING
DATA, Information, 300 Tdi Engine
.
8.Is problem resolved?
YES - end
NO - go to 9.
9.Bypass steering box using adaptor tap
LRT-57-001
10.Is correct pressure obtained?
YES - defective steering box
NO - defective steering pump
CAUTION: Do not hold steering wheel on
full lock for more than 30 seconds in any
one minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
NOTE: 1. Excessive pressure in the
system is almost always caused by a
faulty relief valve in the PAS pump.
NOTE: 2. Insufficient pressure in the
system is usually caused by low fluid level
or PAS pump drive belt slip, or one of the
following: PAS system leaks, faulty PAS pump
relief valve, fault in steering box valve and worm
assembly, leak at piston in steering box, worn
components in PAS pump or box.
57STEERING
2
FAULT DIAGNOSIS POWER STEERING SYSTEM - TEST
NOTE: If steering lacks power assistance.
Check pressure of hydraulic pump before
fitting new components. Use fault
diagnosis chart to assist in tracing faults.
A. Steering box.
B. Steering pump.
C. Existing hose, steering box to pump.
D. HoseLRT-57-030.
E. Test adaptorLRT-57-001.
F. Pressure gaugeLRT-57-005.
G. Thread adaptorLRT-57-004.
H. Thread adaptorLRT-57-022.Procedure
1.A hydraulic pressure gauge and test adaptor is
used to test power steering system. This gauge
is able to measure 140 kgf/cm
2. The maximum
power steering system pressure is 77 kgf/cm2.
2.Under certain fault conditions of the hydraulic
pump it is possible to obtain pressures up to 105
kgf/cm
2. It is important to realise that pressure on
gauge is same pressure being exerted upon
steering wheel. When testing, turn steering
wheel gradually while reading pressure gauge.
3.Check and maintain maximum fluid level of
reservoir.
4.Examine power steering units and connections
for leaks. All leaks must be rectified before
attempting to test the system.
5.Check steering pump drive belt tension and
renew belt if necessary,
See ELECTRICAL,
Repair, Auxiliary drive Belt
.
6.Assemble test equipment and fit to vehicle, as
shown in RR3959M.
7.Open tap of adaptor.
8.Bleed system, take care not to overload
pressure gauge.
9.With system in good condition, pressures should
be:
(A) Steering wheel held on full lock and engine
running at 1,000 rev/min, 70 to 77 kgf/cm
2.
(B) Steering wheel held on full lock and engine
idling, 28 kgf/cm
2.
Checks should be carried out on both full lock
positions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
10.Release steering wheel and with engine idling.
Pressure should read below 7 kgf/cm
2.
11.If pressures differ to those given a fault exists.
12.To determine if fault is steering box or pump.
Close adaptor tap for a maximum five seconds.
13.If gauge does not register specified pressure,
pump is faulty.
14.Fit a new pump, bleed system and repeat test. If
low pressure or a substantial imbalance exists,
fault is in steering box valve and worm
assembly.
STEERING
5
REPAIR REV: 05/99
23.Fit panhard rodSee FRONT SUSPENSION,
Repair, Panhard rod
.
24.Fit road wheels. Lower vehicle to ground and
tighten wheel nuts to correct torque:
Alloy wheels - 130 Nm (96 lbf/ft)
Steel wheels - 100 Nm (80 lbf/ft)
Heavy duty wheels - 170 Nm (125 lbf/ft)
25.Remove plugs and refit feed and return pipes to
steering box. Tighten 16mm thread to
20 Nm (15
lbf/ft),
14mm thread to15 Nm (11 lbf/ft).
26.Remove filler cap. Fill reservoir to oil level mark
on dipstick, using recommended fluid
See
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES,
Information, Recommended lubricants and
fluids
.
27.Bleed power steering system
See Power
steering system - bleed
.
28.Recheck fluid level and replace cap.
29.With engine running, test steering system for
leaks by holding steering in both full lock
directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute, to avoid oil overheating and
possible seal damage.
30.Test drive vehicle: using both full lock directions,
to settle steering components. If possible, drive
vehicle over uneven ground and include harsh
braking.
WARNING: Do not test drive vehicle on
public highway.
31.Drive vehicle in a straight line on level ground
and stop.
32.Tighten tie bar to mounting nut to
110 Nm (81
lbf/ft).
33.Tighten tie bar to steering box fixings to81 Nm
(60 lbf/ft).
34.Ensure steering wheel is correctly aligned when
wheels are positioned straight ahead.
35.If necessary, reposition steering wheel
See
Steering wheel
.
36.Road test vehicle.
57STEERING
6
REPAIR POWER STEERING SYSTEM - BLEED
Service repair no - 57.15.02
1.Check that fluid level is at maximum level
See
MAINTENANCE , Under bonnet maintenance.
2.Run engine to normal operating temperature.
3.Recheck reservoir fluid level, top up if necessary
NOTE: During operations 4 to 6, maintain
maximum fluid level in reservoir. Do not
increase engine speed or move steering
wheel.
4.With engine at idle speed, slacken bleed screw.
When fluid seeps past bleed screw retighten
screw.
5.Check fluid level.
6.Clean away fluid around bleed screw.
7.Check hose connections, pump and steering box
for fluid leaks by holding steering on full lock in
both directions.
CAUTION: Do not maintain this pressure
for more than 30 seconds in any one
minute to avoid overheating fluid and
possibly damaging seals.
8.Carry out road test.POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
Service repair no - 57.15.08
Remove
1.Position drain tin beneath reservoir.
2.Slacken mounting bracket clamp bolt and raise
reservoir to gain access to feed and return hose
retaining clips.
3.Slacken clips, disconnect hoses from reservoir,
allow fluid to drain.
4.Remove reservoir.
CAUTION: Plug connections to prevent
ingress of dirt.
CAUTION: Discard fluid drained from
system. Do not allow fluid to contact
paintwork, if spilled, remove fluid and
clean area with warm water.
Refit
5.Position reservoir, connect feed and return
hoses and tighten clips to
3 Nm (2 lbf/ft).
6.Fit reservoir in clamp, tighten clamp bolt.
7.Fill reservoir between upper mark and end of
dipstick with power steering fluid
See
MAINTENANCE , Under bonnet maintenance
.
8.Bleed power steering system
See Power
steering system - bleed
.
76CHASSIS AND BODY
34
REPAIRREV: 05/99 LOWER FASCIA PANEL (HEATER DUCT)
ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 76.46.05
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Remove steering wheel
See STEERING,
Repair, Steering wheel
.
3.Remove steering column nacelle
See
STEERING, Repair, Steering column nacelle
.
4.Remove instrument panel
See INSTRUMENTS,
Repair, instrument panel
.
5.Release heater cable at control lever
See
HEATING AND VENTILATION, Repair, Heater
control cable - air distribution
.
6.Remove 2 screws, withdraw switch panel from
lower fascia and disconnect switch multi-plugs.
7.Prise out Land Rover decal and remove screw
securing grab handle to crash pad.
8.Remove lower screw and lift grab handle from
lower fascia panel.
9.On RH drive vehicles only, remove screw
securing LH side of finisher to wiper motor cover.
10.Remove 4 screws and remove both demister
vents from crash pad.
11.Remove 3 screws securing crash pad to fascia
bulkhead.
12.Remove crash pad.
13.Remove radio, if fitted.
14.Remove 2 trim studs securing radio housing to
trim panel. Remove radio housing.