1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER bonnet

10 - MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
UNDERBONNET VIEW - Td5 1..............................................................................
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS 2..................................................................................
LAMPS, HORNS AND WARNING INDICATORS 2................................................
WIPERS AND WASHERS 3...................................................................................
HANDBRAKE 3.......................................................................................................
BATTERY CONDITION - Td5 4..............................................................................
HANDSET BATTERY 5...........................................................................................
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT 5....................................................................................
ROAD WHEELS 6...................................................................................................
TYRE PRESSURES, CONDITION AND TREAD DEPTH 6....................................
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND DISCS 7..............................................................
ROAD WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS - Td5 7............................................
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT 8.....................................................................................
FUEL FILTER SEDIMENTER - Td5 8.....................................................................
INTERCOOLER / COOLING SYSTEM 9................................................................
AMBIENT AIR PRESSURE (AAP) SENSOR - Td5 9..............................................
DOOR LOCKS AND HINGES 10............................................................................
ENGINE COOLANT 10...........................................................................................
BRAKE FLUID 11....................................................................................................
AIR FILTER ELEMENT AND DUMP VALVE 11.....................................................
AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT 12...................................................................................
PAS FLUID, CLUTCH FLUID AND SCREEN WASHER LEVELS 12.....................
STEERING BOX 13................................................................................................
ENGINE OIL 14.......................................................................................................
CENTRIFUGE ROTOR - Td5 14.............................................................................
FULL FLOW OIL FILTER 15...................................................................................
GEARBOX OIL 15...................................................................................................
TRANSFER BOX OIL 16.........................................................................................
FRONT AND REAR AXLE OIL 17..........................................................................
PROPELLER SHAFTS 18.......................................................................................
CLUTCH PIPES AND UNIONS 18..........................................................................
PAS PIPES AND UNIONS 19.................................................................................
ENGINE, GEARBOX, TRANSFER BOX AND AXLES 19.......................................
EXHAUST SYSTEM 20...........................................................................................
STEERING BOX AND SUSPENSION 20...............................................................
STEERING BALL JOINTS 21.................................................................................
SHOCK ABSORBERS 22.......................................................................................
TOWING BRACKET 22...........................................................................................
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS 23..................................................
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE UNDERBONNET VIEW - Td5
LHD shown
1.Engine oil dipstick
2.Coolant expansion tank
3.Air cleaner
4.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir filler cap5.Windscreen washer reservior
6.Auxiliary drive belt
7.Engine oil filler cap
8.PAS fluid reservoir
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10MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE DOOR LOCKS AND HINGES
Front, rear and tail doors
1.Open each door in turn and lubricate door
hinges and check strap using recommended
lubricant.
2.Lubricate door lock, striker and private lock using
PTFE lubricant. Remove excessive lubricant,
particularly from door striker area, to avoid
customer complaint.
3.Check tightness of accessible door lock and
striker fixings
4.Open and close door to check for smooth,
noise-free operation. Ensure door closes
securely.
5.Check for smooth operation of private lock.
Bonnet
1.With bonnet open, lubricate hinges, striker, lock
and safety catch using a suitable lubricant.ENGINE COOLANT
1.Renew engine coolant.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Adjustment.
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS
1.Check condition of front LH engine mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
2.Check condition of front RH engine mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
3.Check condition of rear LH gearbox mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
4.Check condition of rear RH gearbox mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.ROAD TEST
There are two purposes for conducting a road test.
Firstly, to ensure the work completed within the
dealership meets the standards required as layed
down by dealership processes. Secondly, for a skilled
technician to assess the general condition of the
vehicle and report any conditions that the customer
should be made aware of.
CAUTION: Two wheel roller tests must not
be carried out. Four wheel roller tests
must be restricted to 3 mph (5 kph).
1.Check for correct operation of starter switch.
Ensure the engine starts in a correct manner.
Leave the engine running.
2.With vehicle stationary, turn steering from lock to
lock. Check for smooth operation and ensure
there is no undue noise from the power steering
pump or drive belt.
3.Depress clutch and select all gears in turn.
Check for smooth notch free engagement.
4.Drive vehicle on a short road test. Check all
vehicle systems for correct operation. Pay
particular attention to:
Engine noise
Gearbox noise
Suspension noise
Body noise
Braking system operation
Gear selection
Engine performance
5.Check for correct operation of all instruments
and warning devices where practical.
6.After road test, carry out a final inspection of the
vehicle on vehicle ramps.
7.Check all underbonnet fluid levels and top-up if
necessary.
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COOLING SYSTEM
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REPAIR RADIATOR
Service repair no - 26.40.01
Remove
1.Remove front grille.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
2.Drain cooling system.See Adjustment.
3.Remove cooling fan.See this Section.
4.Remove 5 bolts and move bonnet platform
aside.
5.Release clip and disconnect bleed hose from
radiator.
6.Release clip and disconnect top hose from
radiator.
7.Release clip and disconnect fuel cooler hose
from radiator.
8.Release clip and disconnect coolant rail hose
from radiator.
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COOLING SYSTEM
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REPAIR Refit
17.Fit rubber mountings to bottom of radiator.
18.Fit lower cooling fan cowl to radiator and secure
with screws.
19.Fit nuts to radiator side brackets.
20.Position intercooler to radiator and tighten bolts.
21.Fit rubber mountings to intercooler.
22.Position mounting spacers and fit radiator.
23.Fit bottom hose into bracket on lower cooling fan
cowl.
24.Position air hose to turbocharger pipe and
secure with clip.
25.Position LH and RH radiator mounting brackets
to body and radiator and tighten bolts.
26.Position coolant rail hose to radiator and secure
with clip.
27.Position fuel cooler hose to radiator and secure
with clip.
28.Position top hose to radiator and secure with
clip.
29.Position bleed hose to radiator and secure with
clip.
30.Position bonnet platform and tighten bolts.
31.Fit cooling fan.See this Section.
32.Fit front grille.See CHASSIS AND BODY,
Repair.
33.Fill cooling system.See Adjustment.
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CHASSIS AND BODY
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REPAIR
13.Remove 4 bolts securing radiator mounting
bracket to wing.
14.Loosen screw and release bonnet lock inner
cable from bonnet lock.
15.Release bonnet lock outer cable from from
bonnet lock.
16.Push centre pins from studs securing wheel arch
extension to wing, remove studs and remove
wheel arch extension.
17.Remove bolt securing inner and outer wing to
chassis.
18.Remove nut and bolt securing support stay to
wing.
19.Remove 4 bolts securing wing to’A’post.
20.Remove bolt securing wing to bulkhead.
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76CHASSIS AND BODY
6
REPAIR
21.Disconnect headlamp, side lamp, repeater and
indicator multiplugs.
22.With assistance, remove wing.
23.Remove bolt, remove grille support bracket.
24.Remove 4 screws securing side and indicator
lamps.
25.Remove 2 screws securing headlamp finisher to
wing, remove finisher.
26.Remove 4 screws and remove headlamp from
wing, collect sealing ring.
27.Release side repeater lamp from wing.
28.Remove bonnet cable grommet.
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