INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number and the
recommended maximum vehicle weights are stamped
on a plate riveted to the brake pedal box in the engine
compartment. The VIN is also stamped on a plate
visible through the LH side of the windscreen, see
J6088.
A.Type approval
B.Identification
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 RH side of the
chassis to the rear of the front lashing eye, see J6089.
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.
SALLDHMF7TA
SAL= World manufacturer identifier
LD= Land Rover Defender
H= 110 inch,V= 90inch,K= 130 inch
M= 4 door Station Wagon,A= 90 Soft Top, Hard Top,
Pick-up,B= 2 door Station Wagon,E= 2 door 130
Crew cab,F= 4 door 130 Crew cab,H= 130 High
Capacity Pick-up
F= 2.5L (300Tdi)
7= RH drive, 5 speed manaul,8= LH drive, 5 speed
manual
T= 1996 MY, volume build,N= 1996 MY, non-volume
build
A= Solihull build,F= CKD, assembled locally from kit
GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION VEHICLE WEIGHTS AND PAYLOAD
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (Gross Vehicle Weight), consideration must be taken of the unladen
vehicle weight and the distribution of the payload to ensure that axle loadings do not exceed the permitted
maximum values.
It is the customer's responsibility to limit the vehicle's payload in an appropriate manner such that neither
maximum axle loads nor Gross Vehicle Weight are exceeded.
Maximum EEC kerb weight and distribution - all optional equipment
VEHICLE AXLE WEIGHTS
90 models Standard High load
Front axle 1200 Kg (2645 lb)......................................................................... 1200 Kg (2645 lb)
Rear axle 1380 kg (3042 lb).......................................................................... 1500 Kg (3307 lb)
Gross vehicle weight 2400 Kg (5291 lb)........................................................ 2550 Kg (5622 lb)
110 models Levelled Unlevelled
Front axle 1200 Kg (2645 lb)......................................................................... 1200 Kg (2645 lb)
Rear axle 1750 Kg (3858 lb).......................................................................... 1850 Kg (4078 lb)
Gross vehicle weight 2950 Kg (6503 lb)........................................................ 3050 Kg (6724 lb)
130 models
Front axle 1580 Kg (3483 lb).........................................................................
Rear axle 2200 Kg (4850 lb)..........................................................................
Gross vehicle weight 3500 Kg (7716 lb)........................................................
NOTE: Axle weights are not accumulative. The individual maximum axle weights and gross vehicle
weight must not be exceeded.
EEC VEHICLE KERB WEIGHTS
90 models Standard High load
Soft top: 1695 Kg (3736 lb)............................................................................ 1699 Kg (3745 lb)
Pick-up: 1694 Kg (3734 lb)............................................................................ 1698 Kg (3743 lb)
Hard top: 1746 Kg (3849 lb).......................................................................... 1750 Kg (3858 lb)
Station wagon: 1793 Kg (3952 lb)................................................................. 1797 Kg (3961 lb)
110 models
Soft top: 1872 Kg (4127 lb)............................................................................ 1882 Kg (4149 lb)
Pick-up: 1880 Kg (4144 lb)............................................................................ 1890 Kg (4166 lb)
High capacity pick-up: 1917 Kg (4226 lb)...................................................... 1927 Kg (4248 lb)
Hard top: 1913 Kg (4217 lb).......................................................................... 1923 Kg (4239 lb)
Station wagon: 2018 Kg (4448 lb)................................................................. 2028 Kg (4470 lb)
County station wagon: 2054 Kg (4528 lb)...................................................... 2064 Kg (4550 lb)
130 models
Crew cab and High capacity pick-up: 2086 Kg (4598 lb)...............................
EEC kerb weight = Unladen weight + Full fuel tank + 75 Kg (165 lb).
04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION TOWING WEIGHTS
On-road Off-road
Unbraked trailers 750 Kg (1653 lb).............................................................. 500 Kg (1102 lb)
Trailers with overrun brakes 3500 Kg (7716 lb)............................................. 1000 Kg (2204 lb)
4 wheel trailers with coupled brakes * 4000 Kg (8818 lb).............................. 1000 Kg (2204 lb)
NOTE: * Only applies to vehicles modified to accept coupled brakes.
NOTE: All weight figures are subject to local restrictions.
OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE
90 models
Max. gradient (EEC kerb weight) 45° .....................................
Approach angle:
Soft top and Pick-up (EEC kerb weight) 48° ..................
Hard top and station wagon (EEC kerb weight) 51.5° ......
Departure angle
Soft top and Pick-up (EEC kerb weight) 49° ..................
Hard top and Station wagon (EEC kerb weight) 53° ...............
Wading depth 500 mm (20 in)...................................................................
Min. ground clearance (unladen):
Soft top and pick-up 191 mm (7.5 in).................................................
Hard top and station wagon 229 mm (9.0 in).....................................
NOTE: Departure angles do not account for the addition of a tow hitch.
110 and 130 models
Max. gradient (EEC kerb weight) 45° .....................................
Approach angle (EEC kerb weight) 50° ..................................
Departure angle (EEC kerb weight)
110 models 35° ......................................................................
130 models 34° ......................................................................
Wading depth 500 mm (20 in)...................................................................
Min. ground clearance (unladen 215 mm (8.5 in).......................................
NOTE: Departure angles do not account for the addition of a tow hitch.
07GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
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INFORMATION OIL SEALS
NOTE: Ensure that the seal running track
is free from pits, scores, corrosion and
general damage prior to fitting
replacement seal.
1.Always fit new oil seals when rebuilding an
assembly.
2.Carefully examine seal before fitting to ensure
that it is clean and undamaged.
3.Coat the sealing lips with clean grease; pack
dust excluder seals with grease, and heavily
grease duplex seals in cavity between sealing
lips.
4.Ensure that seal spring, if provided, is correctly
fitted.
5.Place lip of seal towards fluid to be sealed and
slide into position on shaft, using fitting sleeve
when possible to protect sealing lip from damage
by sharp corners, threads or splines. If fitting
sleeve is not available, use plastic tube or tape
to prevent damage to sealing lip.
6.Grease outside diameter of seal, place square to
housing recess and press into position, using
great care and if possible a 'bell piece' to ensure
that seal is not tilted. In some cases it may be
preferable to fit seal to housing before fitting to
shaft. Never let weight of unsupported shaft rest
in seal.
7.If correct service tool is not available, use a
suitable drift approximately 0,4 mm (0.015 in)
smaller than outside diameter of seal. Use a
hammerVERY GENTLYon drift if a press is not
suitable.
8.Press or drift seal in to depth of housing if
housing is shouldered, or flush with face of
housing where no shoulder is provided. Ensure
that the seal does not enter the housing in a
tilted position.
NOTE: Most cases of failure or leakage of
oil seals are due to careless fitting, and
resulting damage to both seals and
sealing surfaces. Care in fitting is essential if
good results are to be obtained. NEVER use a seal
which has been improperly stored or handled,
such as hung on a hook or nail.
TRANSFER GEARBOX
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REPAIR 23.Position 4, 30 mm (1.25 in), spacers between
top of hoist and adaptor plate,LRT-99-010,at
securing points and secure adaptor plate to
hoist.
24.Remove 4 central bolts from transfer box bottom
cover, move hoist into position and secure
adaptor plate to transfer box.
25.Adjust hoist to take weight of transfer box.
26.Remove nut securing transfer box LH mounting
rubber to chassis crossmember.
27.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing chassis
crossmember to chassis longitudinal.
28.Remove nut securing transfer box RH mounting
rubber to chassis crossmember.
29.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing chassis
crossmember to chassis longitudinal.
30.With assistance and using a body jack between
chassis longitudinals, jack chassis sufficiently to
enable removal of crossmember.
31.Remove chassis crossmember.
32.Remove 4 bolts from both sides and remove LH
and RH mounting brackets from transfer box.
33.Disconnect electrical leads from differential lock
switch.
34.Move the small cranked lever, for high/low
selector, upward to allow access to adjacent nut
securing transfer box to main gearbox.
35.Position a jack to support main gearbox.
CAUTION: Use a block of wood or hard
rubber pad to protect gearbox.
REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REAR AXLE
Service repair no - 51.25.01
Remove
WARNING: Remove and refit of axle
requires a further two persons to steady
the axle when lowering or repositioning
axle.
1.Drain brake system.
2.Support chassis rear.
3.Remove road wheels.
4.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
5.Disconnect shock absorbers.
6.Disconnect flexible brake hose at RH chassis
side member and breather hose at banjo
connection on axle casing.
7.Disconnect lower links at axle.8.Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges with
identification marks for assembly.
9.Remove 4 nuts and bolts, lower propeller shaft
and tie to one side.
10.Disconnect pivot bracket ball joint at axle
bracket.
11.Release bolts and remove coil spring retaining
plates.
12.Lower axle and remove road springs.
13.If applicable, remove anti-roll bar links at axle
See REAR SUSPENSION, Repair, anti-roll
bar
.
14.Remove axle assembly.
FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
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REPAIR REV: 05/99 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 54.10.01
Remove
WARNING: Remove and refit of axle
requires a further two persons to steady
axle when lowering or repositioning axle.
1.Support chassis front.
2.Remove road wheels.
3.Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
4.Remove radius arms to chassis frame nuts.
5.Disconnect steering damper from track rod.
Using a extractor remove track rod links from
swivel pin arms.
6.Remove four nuts and bolts securing radius
arms to axle bracket.
7.Remove radius arms.
8.Remove bolts securing brake hose brackets .
Refit bolts to prevent oil leakage.
9.Remove bolts from brake calipers and tie to one
side.
10.Remove nuts and washers securing shock
absorbers to axle.
11.Disconnect drag link from swivel pin housing
arm.
12.Remove two nuts and bolts securing panhard
rod to axle bracket. Lift rod clear of axle.
13.Mark for reassembly drive shaft flanges.
Remove four nuts and bolts, tie propeller shaft to
one side.
14.Release axle ventilation pipe banjo and lower
axle assembly. Remove road springs.
15.Disconnect anti-roll bar link
See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll bar ball
.
16.Remove axle assembly.
Refit
17.Position axle under vehicle, supporting left side
of axle, and fit anti-roll bar links
See FRONT
SUSPENSION, Repair, Anti-roll bar links
.
18.Fit propeller shaft. Tighten bolts to
47 Nm (35
lbf/ft).
19.Fit panhard rod to axle bracket. Tighten bolts to
88 Nm (65 lbf/ft).
20.Fit drag link to swivel pin arm. Tighten fixings to
40 Nm (30 lbf/ft).
21.Fit shock absorbers to axle.
22.Fit brake calipers. Tighten bolts to
82 Nm (60
lbf/ft).
23.Tighten upper swivel pin bolts to78 Nm (58
lbf/ft).
24.Fit radius arms to axle brackets. Tighten bolts to
197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
25.Fit steering damper to track rod.
26.Fit radius arms to chassis side member. Tighten
fixings to
197 Nm (145 lbf/ft).
27.Tighten track rod end to40 Nm (30 lbf/ft)and fit
new split pin.
28.Remove chassis supports, fit road wheels and
tighten 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)
FRONT SUSPENSION
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REPAIR SELF LOCKING NUTS
WARNING: Where self locking nuts are
removed, they must be replaced with new
nuts of same specification.
PANHARD ROD
Service repair no - 60.10.07.
Remove
1.Remove fixings at mounting arm.
2.Remove fixings at axle bracket.
3.Remove panhard rod.
4.Using a suitable length of steel tubing, press out
flexible bushes. Ensure tubing locates on outer
edge of bush and not on rubber inner.
Refit
5.Fit replacement bushes.
CAUTION: Apply pressure to outer edge of
bush, and not rubber inner.
6.Fit panhard rod to axle bracket and mounting
arm. Tighten fixings to
88 Nm (65 lbf/ft).
RADIUS ARM
Service repair no - 60.10.16.
Remove
1.Loosen road wheel retaining nuts.
2.Raise front of vehicle. Support chassis on stands
and remove wheel.
3.Support front axle weight with jack.
4.Remove radius arm to chassis side member
fixings.
5.Disconnect track rod at ball joint.