1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER service

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.
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09LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
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INFORMATION Propeller shaft Front
and RearNLGI - 2 Multi-purpose Lithium based GREASE
Lubrication nipples
(hubs, ball joints
etc.)
Seat slides
Door lock striker
Brake and clutch
reservoirsBrake fluids having a minimum boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and complying with
FMVSS 116 DOT4
Engine coolant Use Texaco XLC long life coolant. Use one part anti-freeze to one part water for
protection down to -36°C (-33°F).
IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below 50% anti-freeze otherwise
damage to engine is liable to occur. Maximun concentration is 60%.
Battery lugs, Petroleum jelly.
Earthing surfacesNOTE: Do not use Silicone Grease
where paint has
been removed
Air Conditioning
System Refrigerant Use only refrigerant R134a
Compressor Oil ND-OIL 8
LUBRICATION PRACTICE
Use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range and service classification in the engine during maintenance and
when topping up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and
ultimately to damaged components.
Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and
prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oilways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always
adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous. They must
not be consumed and must be kept away from open wounds. These substances, among others,
include anti-freeze, windscreen washer additives, lubricants and various adhesives.
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10 - MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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ROAD TEST 23......................................................................................................
ENDORSE SERVICE RECORD 24........................................................................
REPORT ANY UNUSUAL FEATURES 24.............................................................
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE WIPERS AND WASHERS
1.Operate screen washer and switch on wipers.
Check washer jets are correctly aimed and
check for smooth smearless operation across
screen of wiper blades at all speeds, including
intermittent.
2.Repeat operation for rear screen
wipers/washers.
3.Check all wiper blades for condition and signs of
splits or damage.
4.Check security of wiper arms.HANDBRAKE
1.With the vehicle stationary, apply handbrake and
check for correct operation.See BRAKES,
Adjustment.
2.Release handbrake and check for correct
operation.
NOTE: Any adjustment required as a result
of the checking process will be subject to
additional labour and/or material cost and
should not be carried out without the
authorisation of the customer.
Adjust handbrake (First 12,000 miles/12 months
only
1.Adjust handbrake cable.See BRAKES,
Adjustment.
NOTE: Additional time is built into the first
12,000/12 months service time to allow for
handbrake cable adjustment.
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10MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT
Check
1.Check auxiliary drive belt for signs of splits,
fraying, oil contamination and wear.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace the
auxiliary drive belt should be advised to
the customer as this will incur additional
labour and/or material cost and should not be
carried out without the authorisation of the
customer.
Renew
1.Renew auxiliary drive belt.See ELECTRICAL,
Repair.
NOTE: Additional time is built into the
96,000/8 year service time to allow for
auxiliary drive belt renewal.PAS FLUID, CLUTCH FLUID AND SCREEN
WASHER LEVELS
PAS Fluid
1.Clean arear around PAS reservoir filler cap, and
remove cap.
2.Check fluid level in PAS reservoir.
3.Top-up if necessary to the correct level using
recommended fluid.See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
4.Fit filler cap.
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE STEERING BALL JOINTS
1.Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up
and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent, fit a new joint assembly.
2.Check condition of steering ball joints paying
particular attention to dust covers.
NOTE: Any requirement to replace the
steering ball joints should be advised to
the customer as this will incur additional
labour and/or material cost and should not be
carried out without the authorisation of the
customer.
NOTE: Ball joints are lubricated for life
during manufacture and require no further
lubrication unless the rubber boot has
been dislodged or damaged. All joints should be
checked at specified service intervals, but more
frequently if vehicle is used under arduous
conditions.
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10MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE ENDORSE SERVICE RECORD
1.Insert date and mileage of next service.
2.Insert current mileage.
3.Tick one of the boxes on the brake fluid
replacement indicator.
4.Endorse service record with dealer stamp.
5.Sign and date the service record.
6.Sign and date the maintenance check sheet.REPORT ANY UNUSUAL FEATURES
1.Produce a written report detailing additional work
necessary, or items which may require attention
prior to the next service.
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ENGINE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Oil pump
1.Stiffener plate
2.Ring dowel
3.Outlet port
4.Outer rotor
5.Inner rotor6.Spring dowel
7.Oil pressure relief valve cap
8.Oil pressure relief valve spring
9.Oil pressure relief valve plunger
10.Inlet port
The eccentric rotor oil pump is integrated with the stiffener plate and contains no serviceable parts except for the
pressure relief valve spring. The oil pump drive sprocket is attached to the front of the stiffener plate and is driven
through a chain and sprocket system.
A pressure relief valve is included at the outlet side of the oil pump to restrict oil pressure at high engine speeds by
recirculating oil through the relief valve back around the pump to the inlet. The relief valve and spring is a plunger
type. When oil pressure is great enough to lift the plunger, oil is allowed to escape past the plunger to relieve
pressure and prevent further rise.
Oil is delivered to the pump from the pick-up through a channel in the stiffener plate. The outlet side of the oil
pump delivers pressurised oil flow to the engine block main oil delivery gallery through a port in the stiffener plate.
Piston lubrication jets
Piston lubrication jets are fitted to the cylinder block to provide lubrication to the cylinder walls and to the piston
underskirt for cooling the pistons and lubricating the gudgeon pins. The input port to each lubrication jet mates
with a port provided in each mounting position tapped at the underside of the cylinder block from the main oil
delivery gallery. When oil pressure is sufficient to supply flow through the jets, oil is squirted to the inside of the
cylinder walls to provide piston to wall lubrication and cooling and to the underside of the piston skirt at the bottom
of the piston stroke (gallery cooled piston). The squirt jets also provide splash feed lubrication supply to the small
end bearings of the connecting rods.
Each lubrication jet is fixed to a mounting position on the underside of the engine block by a single Torx screw.
Chain lubrication jet
A chain lubrication jet is located on the front face of the cylinder block, behind the front engine timing chain cover.
The inlet port to the lubrication jet mates with an oil supply port from the cylinder block main oil delivery gallery.
The lubrication jet is fixed to the front of the engine block by a single screw. Additional chain lubrication is provided
by oil supply through a small aperture tapped from the cylinder head oil delivery gallery.
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