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LIFTING AND TOWING
08-4
Emergency starting
WARNING: Battery fluid (electrolyte) contains
sulphuric acid. It may cause severe burns if it
gets on your skin or in your eyes. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If electrolyte gets on your skin or clothes,
immediately rinse it off with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, immediately flush
eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical help.
To Jump Start - Negative Ground Battery
Position vehicles so that jump leads will reach,
ensuring that vehicles DO NOT TOUCH,
alternatively a fully charged slave battery may be
positioned on the floor adjacent to the vehicle.
Ensure that:
lthe ignition and all electrical accessories are
switched off
lthe parking brake is applied and neutral is
selected on gearbox
Connect the jump leads as follows:
WARNING: Making final cable connection could
cause an electrical arc, which if made near
battery could cause an explosion.
aConnect one end of first jumper cable to
positive (+) terminal of booster battery.
bConnect other end of first jumper cable to
positive (+) terminal of discharged battery.
cConnect one end of second jumper cable to
negative terminal of booster battery.
dConnect other end of second jumper cable to a
good earth point on the engine, NOT TO
NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF DISCHARGED
BATTERY.
CAUTION: Keep jumper leads away from moving
parts, pulleys, drive belts and fan blade
assembly.If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle,
start engine and allow to idle.
Start engine of vehicle with discharged battery,
following starting procedure in Owners' Handbook.
CAUTION: If vehicle fails to start within a
maximum time of 12 seconds, switch ignition off
and investigate cause. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in irreparable damage to
catalyst.
To disconnect:
l Remove negative (-) jumper cable from the
engine and then terminal of booster battery.
lRemove positive (+) jumper cable from positive
terminals of booster battery and discharged
battery.
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CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS
09-4
Sealants
The following table lists those sealants which are
used during repair / overhaul procedures covered in
this manual; it is essential that the sealant specified
for a particular procedure is used at all times.
Component Application Land Rover
Part No.
Td4 Engine Camshaft cover
gasket joint linesSTC 50550
Td4 Engine Sump gasket joint
linesSTC 50550
K 1.8 Engine Oil pressure switch
threadsSTC 50552
K 1.8 Engine Oil pressure relief
valve plug threadsSTC 50552
K 1.8 Engine Oil temperature
sensor threadsSTC 50552
K 1.8 Engine Oil pump cover
plate screwsSTC 50552
K 1.8 Engine Camshaft carrier to
cylinder headSTC 4600
K 1.8 Engine Bearing ladder to
cylinder blockSTC 4600
K 1.8 Engine Sump to bearing
ladderSTC 4600
K 1.8 Engine Oil rail to bearing
ladderSTC 4600
K 1.8 Engine Crankshaft rear oil
seal STC 50550
K 1.8 Engine Cylinder liners to
cylinder blockRTC 3347
KV6 Engine Camshaft timing
belt backplate
cover boltsSTC 50552
KV6 Engine Oil pressure relief
valve plug threadsSTC 50552
KV6 Engine Oil pump cover
plate screwsSTC 50552
KV6 Engine Camshaft carrier to
cylinder headSTC 4600
KV6 Engine Sump to lower
crankcaseSTC 4600
KV6 Engine Oil pick-up strainer
boltSTC 50552
KV6 Engine Lower crankcase to
cylinder blockSTC 50550
KV6 Engine Cylinder liners to
cylinder blockRTC 3347
KV6 Engine Coolant stub pipe to
cylinder blockSTC 50554
Engine
Management
System -
MEMSSensor - Engine
Coolant
temperature (ECT)STC 50552
Cooling
System - KV6Cylinder block drain
plugSTC 50552
Manual
Gearbox - PG12 top bolts -
gearbox to engineSTC 50552
Manual
Gearbox -
GetragRear cover to
gearcaseSTC 4600
Manual
Gearbox -
GetragGearshift cover STC 4600
Intermediate
Reduction
DriveEnd cover gasket -
IRD housingSTC 4600
Automatic
Gearbox -
JatcoFluid pan to
gearcaseSTC 4600
Rear Axle and
Final DriveDifferential cover to
casingSTC 3811
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MAINTENANCE
10-4 MAINTENANCE
Seats and Seat Belts
Check
1.Check seat frames are secured to floor and
show no signs of movement.
2.Check operation of seat slide and tilt
mechanisms, ensuring there is no excessive
play between seat cushion and seat back.
3.Check tightness of accessible seat fixings.
4.Fully extract seat belt and allow it to return
under its own recoil mechanism.
5.Check entire length of seat belt webbing for
signs of fraying or damage. Repeat for all belts.
6.Check security of seat belt upper mountings.
7.Check for correct operation of seat belt height
adjusters.
8.Check security of seat belt buckle mountings.
9.Connect each belt to the correct buckle, check
seat belt buckle and tongue are secure.
Release seat belt buckle and check for correct
operation.
10.Check tightness of accessible seat belt
mountings.
Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators
Check
1.Switch on side, head and tail lights and check
operation.
2.Check headlamp dim/dip operation.
3.Check headlamp levelling operation.
4.Check turn signals and hazard warning lights
operation.
5.Press brake pedal and check operation of
brake lights.
6.Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and
condition. Pay particular attention to head lamp
lenses for signs of stone chips or damage.
7.Check horn for loud clear sound.
8.Check operation of all instrument pack warning
and indicator lights.
9.Check for correct operation of interior courtesy
lights.
10.Switch on headlamps (with ignition switch at 'O'
position) and check light reminder warning
operates when door is opened.
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MAINTENANCE
10-14 MAINTENANCE
Ancillary Drive Belt – Td4
Check
1.Check ancillary drive belts for tension, signs of
fraying, damage and for any oil contamination.
Replace
1.Replace ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - Td4.
Ancillary Drive Belt – K1.8
Check
1.Check ancillary drive belts for tension, signs of
fraying, damage and for any oil contamination.
Replace
1.Replace ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - K1.8 without
A/C.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - K1.8 with A/
C.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-15
Ancillary Drive Belt – KV6
Check
1.Check ancillary drive belts for tension, signs of
fraying, damage and for any oil contamination.
Replace
1.Replace ancillary drive belt.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
Camshaft Timing Belt – K1.8
Check
1.Check camshaft drive belt and renew if
necessary.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES 1.8, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
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MAINTENANCE
10-16 MAINTENANCE
Camshaft Timing Belt – KV6
Check
1.Check camshaft drive belt and renew if
necessary.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
Brake/Clutch Reservoir
Check/Top-up
RHD shown, LHD similar
1.Check fluid level in brake/clutch fluid reservoir.
2.Clean area around filter cap, remove cap.
3.Top-up if necessary to correct level on reservoir
using recommended fluid.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
4.Fit filler cap.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-29
Gear Change and Parking Pawl Engagement –
(Automatic only, normal driving conditions)
1.Select 'R' and check for smooth take up.
2.Select 'D' and check for smooth up-changes of
ratio from rest.
3.Slow down vehicle and check for smooth down-
changes of ratio.
4.Stop vehicle on a slope.
5.Select 'P' and release handbrake.
6.Check that vehicle does not move and that
selector does not slip out of 'P'.
7.Carry out a similar check with vehicle facing in
the opposite direction.
Steering
1.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.
Suspension
1.Check for noise, irregularity in ride (e.g.
dampers) and wheel imbalance.
Foot brake
1.Check for pedal effort, travel, braking
efficiency, pulling and binding.
Handbrake
1.Apply handbrake firmly, check travel and
ratchet hold and release.
Instruments
1.Check for correct operation of all instruments
and warning devices where practical.
Body
1.Check for abnormal body noise.
Seat Belts
1.Check for operation of inertia reels.Road Test
1.Drive vehicle on a short road test. Check all
vehicle systems for correct operation. Pay
particular attention to:
lEngine noise
lGearbox noise
lSuspension noise
lBody noise
lBraking system operation
lGear selection
lEngine performance
2.Where possible, check for correct operation of
Hill Descent Control (HDC) system. This should
not be carried out if excessive journey time is
required.
3.After road test, carry out a final inspection of the
vehicle on vehicle ramps.
4.Check all underbonnet fluid levels and top-up if
necessary.
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MAINTENANCE
10-30 MAINTENANCE
Endorse Service Record
Check
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.Tick one of the boxes on the camshaft drive belt
indicator.
5.Endorse service record with dealer stamp.
6.Sign and date the service record.
7.Sign and date the maintenance check sheet.
Report any Unusual Features
Check
1.Produce a written report detailing additional
work necessary, or items which may require
attention prior to the next service.