1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER tow

01 - INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Page
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION 1..................................................................................................
DIMENSIONS 1.......................................................................................................
REFERENCES 1.....................................................................................................
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS 1.......................................................................
POISONOUS SUBSTANCES 1..............................................................................
FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 2......................................................................
SYNTHETIC RUBBER 3.........................................................................................
RECOMMENDED SEALANTS 3.............................................................................
USED ENGINE OIL 3..............................................................................................
ACCESSORIES AND CONVERSIONS 4...............................................................
WHEELS AND TYRES 4.........................................................................................
STEAM CLEANING 4..............................................................................................
SPECIFICATION 4..................................................................................................
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS 4................................................................................
JACKING 5..............................................................................................................
HYDRAULIC VEHICLE RAMP (FOUR POST) 6.....................................................
TWO POST VEHICLE RAMPS 6............................................................................
DYNAMOMETER TESTING 6................................................................................
TOWING 7..............................................................................................................
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE BY TRAILER 7..................................................
JUMP STARTING 8................................................................................................
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL 9.............................
CROSS REFERENCE OF EMISSION SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY 10....................
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) 11.....................................................
LOCATION OF IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 12...................................................
FAULT DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT 13..................................................................
READING THIS SUPPLEMENT 14........................................................................
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INFORMATION TOWING
CAUTION: The vehicle has permanent
four-wheel drive. The following towing
instructions must be adhered to:
Towing the vehicle on all four wheels with driver
operating steering and brakes.
1.Turn ignition key to position’1’to release
steering lock.
2.Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer
gearbox.
3.Secure tow rope, chain or cable to front towing
eyes (alternative types shown).
4.Release the parking brake.
CAUTION: The brake servo and power
assisted steering system will not be
functional without the engine running.
Greater pedal pressure will be required to apply
the brakes, the steering system will require
greater effort to turn the front road wheels.
The vehicle tow connection should be used only
in normal road conditions,’snatch’recovery
should be avoided.Rear suspended tow by breakdown vehicle
1.If the front axle is to be trailed turn ignition key to
position’1’to release steering lock.
2.Select neutral in main gearbox and transfer box.
CAUTION: The steering wheel and/or
linkage must be secured in a straight
ahead position. DO NOT use the steering
lock mechanism for this purpose.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE BY TRAILER
Lashing/towing eyes are provided on front and rear of
the chassis side members, see J6085, to facilitate the
securing of the vehicle to a trailer or other means of
transportation.
CAUTION: Underbody components must
not be used as lashing points.
Install vehicle on trailer and apply park brake. Select
neutral in main gearbox.
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04 - GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
CONTENTS
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INFORMATION
ENGINE - Td5 1......................................................................................................
FUEL SYSTEM - Td5 3...........................................................................................
COOLING SYSTEM - Td5 3....................................................................................
CLUTCH - Td5 3.....................................................................................................
TRANSMISSION - Td5 4.........................................................................................
STEERING 5...........................................................................................................
SUSPENSION 6......................................................................................................
ROAD SPRING DATA 6..........................................................................................
SHOCK ABSORBERS 7.........................................................................................
BRAKES 7...............................................................................................................
AIR CONDITIONING 8............................................................................................
WIPER MOTORS 8.................................................................................................
ELECTRICAL 8.......................................................................................................
BULBS9 .................................................................................................................
VEHICLE WEIGHTS AND PAYLOAD 10................................................................
TOWING WEIGHTS 11...........................................................................................
OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE 11............................................................................
TYRE SIZE AND PRESSURES 12.........................................................................
WHEELS 12............................................................................................................
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS 13....................................................................................
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04GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
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INFORMATION Gudgeon pins
Type Fully floating, offset towards piston thrust side..................................................................................
Piston rings
Type
Upper compression Barrel edge, chrome plated.................................................
Lower compression Taper faced.................................................
Oil control Bevelled ring with spring................................................................
New ring to groove clearance
Upper compression Not measured.................................................
Lower compression 0.050 - 0.082 mm (0.002 - 0.003 in).................................................
Oil control 0.050 - 0.082 mm (0.002 - 0.003 in)................................................................
Piston ring fitted gap in cylinder bore
Upper compression 0.30 - 0.45 mm (0.0118 - 0.0177 in).................................................
Lower compression 0.40 - 0.60 mm (0.0157 - 0.0236 in).................................................
Oil control 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0098 - 0.0157 in)................................................................
Camshaft
Drive Duplex chain.................................................................................
End float 0.6 - 0.16 mm...........................................................................
Number of bearings 6..........................................................
Tappets
Type Hydraulic lash adjusters with followers.................................................................................
Valves
Stem diameter
Exhaust 6.905±0.008 mm (0.271±0.0003 in) ...................................................................
Inlet 6.915±0.008 mm (0.272±0.0003 in) .........................................................................
Head diameter
Exhaust 31.7 mm (1.25 in)...................................................................
Inlet 34.7 mm (1.37 in).........................................................................
Seat face angle
Exhaust 45° ...................................................................
Inlet 30° .........................................................................
Valve face angle
Exhaust 44°48’±12’ ...................................................................
Inlet 29°48’±12’ .........................................................................
Valve springs
Type Parallel, single coil.................................................................................
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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.
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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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10 - MAINTENANCE
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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 SHOCK ABSORBERS
1.Check for signs of leakage from suspension
dampers.
2.Check for signs of suspension damper damage.TOWING BRACKET
1.Check security of towing bracket.
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