1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY maintenance

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-27
Steering rod ball joints
Check
1.Check condition of ball joints and dust covers,
and security of fixings.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,
Steering.
2.Attempt to move the ball joints forwards,
backwards, side to side and up and down. No
end float in any direction should be detected. If
end float is present, the ball joint must be
renewed.
Dampers and SLS height sensors
Check – Dampers
Front dampers
Rear dampers
1.Check dampers for security and signs of
leakage.

MAINTENANCE
10-28 PROCEDURES
Check – Height sensors
SLS height sensors
1.Check height sensors for condition and
security.
2.Check electrical harness for chafing and
damage.
Front and rear axle suspension links
Check
Rear suspension
Front suspension
1.Check condition of front and rear axle
suspension link mounting rubbers.
2.Check security of fixings.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,
Front suspension.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS, Rear
suspension.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-29
Towing bracket
Check
1.Check security of towing bracket.

MAINTENANCE
10-30 PROCEDURES
Engine mountings - V8 engine
Check for security and condition
1.Check condition of Transfer box - RH mounting
rubber.
2.Check condition of Transfer box - LH mounting
rubber.
3.Check condition of Engine - LH mounting
rubber.4.Check condition of Engine - RH mounting
rubber
5.Check tightness of all mounting bolts.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,
Engine V8.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-31
Road/roller test
WARNING: Roller test must be restricted to 3
mph (5 km/h). If 2 wheel rolling road is to be used,
disconnect propeller shaft from the transfer box
output shaft driving the axle which is NOT on the
rolling road.
Testing
1. 2 wheel rolling road: Engage differential lock
using a 10 mm open ended spanner on flats
machined on differential lock selector
shaft.Switch on ignition and check that the
differential lock, electronic brake
distribution and hill descent warning lamps
are illuminated.
2.Check for correct operation of starter switch,
ensure engine starts correctly; leave the engine
running.
3.Check for correct operation of starter switch,
ensure engine starts correctly; leave the engine
running.
4.With vehicle stationary, turn steering from lock
to lock. Check for smooth operation and ensure
there is no undue noise from power steering
pump or drive belt.
5.Depress clutch and select all gears in turn,
check for smooth, notch free engagement.6. Check all vehicle systems for correct
operation.
7.Check for unusual engine, gearbox and
suspension noises.
8.Check braking system operation.
9.Check for smooth gear engagement.
10.Check engine performance.
11.Check operation of all instruments and warning
devices where practicable.
12.Where possible, check for correct operation of
hill descent control (HDC) mechanism. This
should not be carried out if excessive journey
time is required.
13.After road/roller test, carry out a final inspection
of vehicle, with vehicle on a ramp.
14.Check all fluid levels and top-up if necessary.
15. 2 wheel rolling road: Ensure differential lock is
disengaged and propeller shaft is connected on
completion of test. Switch on ignition and
check that differential lock, electronic brake
distribution and hill descent warning lamps
are extinguished.

ENGINE - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 12-2-9
Oil is drawn from the sump through a strainer and into the oil pump via the oil pick-up pipe. Pressurised oil from the
pump passes through the oil cooler (if fitted) mounted in front of the radiator and returns to the full flow oil filter
element. Oil from the filter passes into the main oil gallery and through internal drillings to the crankshaft where it is
directed to each main bearing and to the big-end bearings via numbers 1, 3 and 5 main bearings. An internal drilling
in the cylinder block directs oil to the camshaft where it passes through further internal drillings to the hydraulic
tappets, camshaft bearing journals and rocker shafts. Lubrication to the pistons, small ends and cylinder bores is by
oil grooves machined in the connecting rods and by splash.
Oil pressure switch
The oil pressure warning light switch registers low oil pressure in the main oil gallery on the outflow side of the filter.
Whilst the engine is running and oil pressure is correct, the switch is open. When the ignition is switched on or if oil
pressure drops below the pressure setting of the switch, the switch closes and the low oil pressure warning lamp
located in the instrument pack will illuminate.
Hydraulic tappets
1Clip
2Pushrod seat
3Inner sleeve
4Upper chamber5Non-return ball valve
6Spring
7Outer sleeve
8Lower chamber
The hydraulic tappet provides maintenance free, quiet operation of the valves. This is achieved by utilizing engine oil
pressure to eliminate the clearance between the rocker arms and valve stems. When the valve is closed, engine oil
pressure present in the upper chamber, passes through the non-return ball valve and into the lower chamber. When
the cam begins to lift the outer sleeve, the resistance of the valve spring, felt through the push rod and seat, causes
the tappet inner sleeve to move downwards inside the outer sleeve. This downwards movement closes the non-return
ball valve and increases the pressure in the lower chamber sufficiently to ensure that the valve is fully opened by the
push rod. As the tappet moves off the peak of the cam, the non-return ball valve opens thereby allowing the pressure
in both chambers to equalize. This ensures that the valve will be fully closed when the tappet is on the back of the
cam.
Crankcase ventilation
A positive crankcase ventilation system is used to vent crankcase gases to the air induction system. Gases are drawn
from the left hand rocker cover to a tapping in the throttle body. An oil separator is incorporated in the hose connection
stub pipe in the right hand rocker cover, gases from this connection are drawn to a tapping in the inlet manifold.

+ EMISSION CONTROL - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Crankcase Emission Control System.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-30 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Clean mating faces of engine and gearbox,
dowel and dowel holes.
2.Lubricate splines and bearing surface on first
motion shaft with grease.
3.With assistance position engine in engine bay,
align to gearbox and locate on dowels.
4.Position support brackets, fit bell housing bolts
and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lbf.ft).
5.Position engine mountings, fit nuts and tighten
to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
6.Lower lifting equipment and remove from
engine.
7. Models with automatic gearbox: Align torque
converter to drive plate, fit bolts and tighten to
50 Nm (37 lbf.ft). Fit access plug.
8.Fit exhaust front pipe.

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SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Front pipe.
9.Position oil cooling pipe saddle clamps and
tighten bolts.
10.Position engine harness into foot well.
11.Connect 5 multiplugs to ECM.
12.Fit toe board and secure with trim fixings.
13.Connect engine harness earth to body and
secure with nut.
14.Connect engine harness to main harness
multiplug.
15.Connect multiplug to EVAP purge valve.
16.Connect engine harness multiplugs to fuse
box.
17.Connect starter lead to fuse box and secure
with nut.
18.Connect engine harness positive lead to
battery and tighten nut.
19.Fit fuse box cover.
20.Position engine earth lead and secure with
bolt.
21.Position coolant rail and secure with bolt.
22.Connect harness clips to coolant rail.
23.Connect hose to coolant rail and coolant pump
and secure with clips.
24.Connect PAS pump high and low pressure
pipes and secure with clips.
25.Position oil cooling pipe saddle clamp to PAS
pump housing and secure with bolt.
26.Clean A/C compressor and housing mating
faces, dowels and dowel holes.
27.Position A/C compressor, fit bolts and tighten
to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
28.Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
29.Clean ACE pump and housing mating faces,
dowels and dowel holes.
30.Position ACE pump, fit bolts and tighten to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft). 31.Clean all pulley 'V's, fit auxiliary drive belt,
using a 15mm spanner, release belt tensioner
secure belt and re-tension drive belt .
32.Ensure auxiliary drive belt is correctly located
on all pulleys.
33.Fit radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS,
Radiator.
34.Fit top hose and secure with clips.
35.Connect fuel pipe to fuel rail.
36.Position ignition coils and connect ht leads.
37.Fit upper inlet manifold.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
38.Fit new oil filter and refill engine with oil.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Filter - oil.

+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Engine oil - V8 engine.
39.Top up gearbox oil.

+ MAINTENANCE, PROCEDURES,
Automatic gearbox.

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-37
Gasket - sump
$% 12.60.38
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Remove dipstick.
4.Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
5.Drain engine oil.

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Engine oil - V8 engine.
6.Remove 8 bolts securing cross member and
remove cross member.
7.Raise front of vehicle under body to increase
clearance between engine and front axle.
8.Disconnect and release gearbox oil cooler pipe
and discard 'O' ring. 9.Remove 2 clips securing oil cooler pipes at
front of sump.
10.Remove clip securing oil cooler pipes to side of
sump.
11.Remove clip bracket.
12.Remove 2 forward facing bolts securing sump
to bell housing.
13.Remove 4 rear facing bolts securing sump to
bell housing.
14.Remove 2 bolts in sump recess.
15.Remove 3 nuts securing front of sump.