1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER weight

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.
a.Identification
b.Maximum permitted laden weight for vehicle
c.Maximum vehicle and trailer weight
d.Maximum road weight-front axle
e.Maximum road weight-rear axle
f.Paint code
g.Trim level
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.
SAL LD H M 8 7 X A
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
8= Td5 engine.
7= RH drive, 5 speed manaul,8= LH drive, 5 speed
manual
X= 1999 MY, volume build.
A= Solihull build,F= CKD, assembled locally from kit
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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 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 Station Wagon Utility
Front axle 1200 Kg (2645 lb)......................................................................... 1200 Kg (2645 lb)
Rear axle 1500 kg (3307 lb).......................................................................... 1500 Kg (3307 lb)
Gross vehicle weight 2550 Kg (5291 lb)........................................................ 2400 Kg (5622 lb)
110 models Station Wagon Utility
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 modelsUtility
Front axle1580 Kg (3483 lb) .....................................................................................................................
Rear axle2200 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 Heavy Duty
Soft top: 1770 Kg (3402 lb)............................................................................ 1993 Kg (4393 lb)
Pick-up: 1770 Kg (3402 lb)............................................................................ 1993 Kg (4393 lb)
Hard top: 1815 Kg (4001 lb).......................................................................... 1987 Kg (4380 lb)
Station wagon: 1870 Kg - 1885 Kg................................................................. 1989 Kg - 1998 Kg
(4122 lb - 4155 lb) (4385 lb - 4404 lb)
110 models
Soft top: 1885 Kg - 2080 Kg............................................................................ (4155 lb - 4585 lb)
High capacity pick-up: 1920 Kg - 2122 Kg...................................................... (4232 lb - 4678 lb)
Hard top: 1920 Kg - 2110 Kg.......................................................................... (4232 lb - 4651 lb)
Station wagon: 2055 Kg - 2229 Kg................................................................. (4530 lb - 4914 lb)
130 models
Crew cab and high capacity pick-up: 2177 Kg - 2286 Kg...........................................................................
(4667 lb - 5039 lb)
EEC kerb weight = Unladen weight + Full fuel tank + 75 Kg (165 lb).
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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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12ENGINE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Crankshaft
1.Front end to crankshaft sprocket
2.Oil supply cross-drillings
3.Main journals4.Big-end journals
5.Rear end to flywheel
The crankshaft is constructed from cast iron and is surface-hardened. The areas between the crankshaft journals
and the adjoining webs and balance weights are compressed using the cold roll process to form journal fillets.
Cross-drillings in the crankshaft between adjoining main and big-end bearings are used to divert lubrication oil to
the big-end bearings.
A torsional vibration damper is attached to the crankshaft pulley by three bolts.
The crankshaft is carried in six main bearings, with end-float being controlled by thrust washers positioned on both
sides of No. 3 main bearing.
Main bearings
There are six main bearings used to carry the crankshaft. Each of the bearing caps are of cast iron construction
and are attached to the cylinder block by two bolts.
The bearing shells are of the split cylindrical type. The upper half bearing shells are grooved to facilitate the supply
of lubrication oil to the bearings and fit into a recess in the underside of the cylinder block. The lower half bearing
shells are smooth and fit into the bearing caps.
Steel-backed, thrust washers are included at each side of No. 3 main bearing to control crankshaft end-float. One
side of each of the thrust washers is grooved, the grooved side of each of the thrust washers is fitted facing
outward from No. 3 main bearing.
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19FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION DESCRIPTION
General
The fuel delivery system comprises a fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, five injectors and a fuel filter.
The system is controlled by the ECM, which energises the fuel pump relay and controls the operation and timing
of each injector solenoid.
Unlike other Diesel engines, the Td5 has no injection pump. The diesel direct injection system receives fuel at
pressure from a two stage fuel pump located in the fuel tank. The system incorporates a fuel return to the fuel
pump, via a fuel cooler attached to the inlet manifold, and a fuel filter. A fuel pressure regulator is located in a
housing on the rear of the cylinder head. The regulator maintains the fuel delivered to the injectors at a constant
pressure and returns excess fuel back to the fuel filter and pump via the fuel cooler.
A fuel filter is positioned on the chassis longitudinal, below the RH rear wheel arch. The fuel feed and return to and
from the engine passes through the filter. The filter also incorporates a water sensor, which illuminates a warning
lamp in the instrument pack.
A moulded fuel tank is located at the rear underside of the vehicle between the chassis longitudinals. The tank
provides the attachment for the fuel pump and the fuel gauge sender unit, which is located inside the tank.
Fuel Tank and Breather
The fuel tank and breather system is a major part of the fuel delivery system. The fuel tank and breathers are
located at the rear of the vehicle between the chassis longitudinals.
Fuel Tank
The moulded fuel tank is made from High Molecular Weight (HMW) High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and is
manufactured using a proportion of recycled plastic.
The tank is held in position by a metal cradle which is secured to the chassis cross members by four bolts, two
holding the front of the cradle in position, two holding the rear. The fuel tank has a useable capacity of 75 litres
(16.5 gallons).
An aperture in the top surface of the tank allows for the fitment of the fuel pump and fuel gauge sender unit, which
is retained with a locking ring. A reflective metallic covering is attached to the tank with three scrivets to shield the
tank from heat generated by the exhaust system.
Fuel Tank Breather System
The fuel tank filler tube incorporates a tank vent which allows air and fuel vapour displaced from the tank when
filling to vent to atmosphere via the filler neck.
A breather spout within the tank controls the tank’Full’height. When fuel covers the spout it prevents fuel vapour
and air from escaping from the tank. This causes the fuel to’back-up’in the filler tube and shuts off the filler gun.
The position of the spout ensures that when the filler gun shuts off, a vapour space of approximately 10% of the
tanks total capacity remains. The vapour space ensures that the Roll Over Value (ROV) is always above the fuel
level and vapour can escape and allow the tank to breathe.
The ROV is welded to the top surface of the tank. It is connected by a tube to the filler tube, which in turn is
connected to the atmospheric vent pipe. The ROV allows fuel vapour to pass through it during normal vehicle
operation. In the event of the vehicle being overturned the valve shuts off, sealing the tank and preventing fuel
from spilling from the atmospheric vent pipe.
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FUEL SYSTEM
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REPAIR
8.Disconnect vent hose from clips on rear chassis
member.
9.Support weight of fuel tank.
10.With assistance, lower fuel tank and remove
support plate.
11.Disconnect multiplug from fuel pump.
12.Noting their fitted position, disconnect 4 fuel
hoses from fuel pump.
13.Release clip and disconnect filler neck breather
from fuel tank.
14.With assistance, lower and remove fuel tank.
15.Remove 2 scrivits securing heat shield remove
heat shield.
16.Release clip securing breather hose to tank and
remove hose.
17.UsingLRT-19-009remove fuel pump locking
ring.
18.Remove fuel pump and discard sealing ring.
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