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MAINTENANCE
• •• •
•Engine Compartment Engine CompartmentEngine Compartment Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment
• •• •
•Air filter Air filterAir filter Air filter
Air filter
• •• •
•Cooling system Cooling systemCooling system Cooling system
Cooling system
• •• •
•Engine oil & oil filter Engine oil & oil filterEngine oil & oil filter Engine oil & oil filter
Engine oil & oil filter
• •• •
•Changing fuel filter Changing fuel filterChanging fuel filter Changing fuel filter
Changing fuel filter
• •• •
•Changing gear box oil Changing gear box oilChanging gear box oil Changing gear box oil
Changing gear box oil
• •• •
•Changing transfer case oil Changing transfer case oilChanging transfer case oil Changing transfer case oil
Changing transfer case oil
• •• •
•Changing front axle & rear axle oil Changing front axle & rear axle oilChanging front axle & rear axle oil Changing front axle & rear axle oil
Changing front axle & rear axle oil
• •• •
•Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustment Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustmentHead lamp & head lamp focus adjustment Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustment
Head lamp & head lamp focus adjustment
• •• •
•Clutch & brake fluid Clutch & brake fluidClutch & brake fluid Clutch & brake fluid
Clutch & brake fluid
• •• •
•Power steering Power steeringPower steering Power steering
Power steering
• •• •
•L LL L
L
CR CRCR CR
CR
V (if fitt V (if fittV (if fitt V (if fitt
V (if fitt
ed) ed)ed) ed)
ed)
• •• •
•Battery BatteryBattery Battery
Battery
• •• •
•Starting the engine with jump leads Starting the engine with jump leadsStarting the engine with jump leads Starting the engine with jump leads
Starting the engine with jump leads
• •• •
•Wheels & tyres Wheels & tyresWheels & tyres Wheels & tyres
Wheels & tyres
• •• •
•V VV V
V
ehicle c ehicle cehicle c ehicle c
ehicle c
ar arar ar
ar
e ee e
e
• •• •
•Fuses & Relays Fuses & RelaysFuses & Relays Fuses & Relays
Fuses & Relays
• •• •
•Catalytic Converter Catalytic ConverterCatalytic Converter Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter
• •• •
•EGR system EGR systemEGR system EGR system
EGR system
• •• •
•T TT T
T
urb urburb urb
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o oo o
o
char charchar char
char
ger gerger ger
ger
• •• •
•Air Conditioning Air ConditioningAir Conditioning Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
• •• •
•Belts tension Belts tensionBelts tension Belts tension
Belts tension
Your TATA SAFARI is designed to give you long trouble free service for
thousands of kilometres/miles. However with proper maintenance
care you can get optimum performance from your vehicle. We have
indicated some of the important maintenance operations to be
carried out on the vehicle. Please read the procedure carefully and
get it attended at Authorised Workshop.
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CL CLCL CL
CL
UT UTUT UT
UT
CH, CH,CH, CH,
CH,
BR BR BR BR
BR
AKE AKEAKE AKE
AKE
,, ,,
,
PO PO PO PO
PO
WER STEERING WER STEERINGWER STEERING WER STEERING
WER STEERING
Clutch Fluid Clutch FluidClutch Fluid Clutch Fluid
Clutch Fluid
The Tata Safari vehicle is equipped with a diaphragm type clutch Which is
hydraulically actuated.
The level of clutch fluid in clutch fluid container should be in between
Min. and Max. marks. If it is not, then add clutch fluid.
In case of spongy or hard clutch pedal, please contact the nearest
Authorised Workshop and get the defect rectified.
Brake Fluid Brake FluidBrake Fluid Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid
Check the level of Brake fluid in Brake fluid container.
It should be in between Min. and Mix. marks.
If it is not, then add brake fluid.
In case of spongy or hard pedal or low brake efficiency, please contact
the nearest Authorised Workshop and get the defect rectified.
Power Steering Fluid Power Steering FluidPower Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Power steering is fitted for lighter steering effect and easy
manoeuverability. The system consists of steering gear box, hydraulic
pump and hydraulic tank suitably connected by piping. Pump drive is
though ‘V’ belt from engine. Power assistance is available during normal
operating conditions. In case of failure in hydraulic system, the steering
can be operated mechanically with increased steering effort for bringing
the vehicle to Authorised Workshop.
M A I N T E N A N C E
1. Brake Fluid Container
2. Clutch Fluid Container
Power Steering Fluid Container
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POWER STEERING POWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING POWER STEERING
POWER STEERING
Procedure for Oil Filling and Bleeding of Power Procedure for Oil Filling and Bleeding of PowerProcedure for Oil Filling and Bleeding of Power Procedure for Oil Filling and Bleeding of Power
Procedure for Oil Filling and Bleeding of Power
Steering SteeringSteering Steering
Steering (Ensure that Power Steering fluid reservoir is totally
clean before starting the work)
1 . Fill the reservoir nearly full. Crank the engine for 10
seconds without allowing it to start (if possible). If engine
does start, shut the engine immediately. Check & refill
the reservoir repeat atleast three times, each time
checking & refilling the reservoir.
2 . Check for leakage in the system and if noticed take
corrective action.
3 . Start the engine and steer the vehicle from full left to full
right turns 3-4 times.
4 . Add fluid if necessary to maintain the level upto filter top.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not force the wheel against lock position either
extreme left or right. The power steering pump may get
damaged. Hold it lightly.
5 . When the engine is at steady speed, check for bubble
or foaming in the oil. If present it indicates that air is
getting sucked into the systems. Check the suction
line/fittings and correct if necessary.
6 . Once the system is bled properly and free from foaming
there should not be any appreciable change in oil level
in the reservoir, when the engine is started or stopped
repeatedly.
7 . Now the system is ready for driving.
Final oil level should be at ‘H’ mark on dip stick.
NOTICE NOTICENOTICE NOTICE
NOTICE
* Do not allow fluid level to drop significantly or run out
of the reservoir during the above operation. This may
induce air to the system.
* Do not start the engine without oil in the power steering
system. This will result in serious damage to the
pump. In case of emergency disconnect the pump belt
and then start the engine.
* Always use recommended oil from closed containers.
Any dirty oil poured in the system will result in damage
to pump and gear box.
M A I N T E N A N C E
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BEL BELBEL BEL
BEL
T T T T
T
TENSION TENSIONTENSION TENSION
TENSIONM A I N T E N A N C E
B BB B
B
elt elt elt elt
elt
T TT T
T
ension : ension :ension : ension :
ension :
Check the conditions of belts on the engine. Examine the edge of
the belt for cracks or fraying.
Check the tension of the belt by pushing on it with your thumb for
Alternator belt and A.C. compressor belt and Power Steering belt
as shown in schematic diagram.
The belts should have deflection of 4 to 6 mm.
If the belt tension is not proper, get it attended at the nearest
authorised service outlet.
Correct tension of the belt is very critical from belt life and belt
noise point of view. It is recommended that belt tension should be
measured with clavis gauge to ensure recommended values as given
below
Alternator / power steering belt Alternator / power steering beltAlternator / power steering belt Alternator / power steering belt
Alternator / power steering belt
•Frequency should be 250 + / - 10HZ for new belt measured
between alternator & power steering pump span.
•New belt to be retensioned to 220 + /- 10 HZ on vehicle
after running for 15 min.
F FF F
F
or c or cor c or c
or c
ompr omprompr ompr
ompr
essor b essor bessor b essor b
essor b
elt eltelt elt
elt
Span AC to dampers
•Frequency should be 200 +/- 10 HZ
•Belt to be retension to 180 +/- 10HZ on vehicle after
running for 15 min.
Alternator / Power Steering Belt Arrangement Alternator / Power Steering Belt ArrangementAlternator / Power Steering Belt Arrangement Alternator / Power Steering Belt Arrangement
Alternator / Power Steering Belt Arrangement
A.C. Compressor Belt Arrangement A.C. Compressor Belt ArrangementA.C. Compressor Belt Arrangement A.C. Compressor Belt Arrangement
A.C. Compressor Belt Arrangement
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( These tips are given for your guidance and preliminary jobs to be done in an emergency situation. In normal case, the problems
should be attended in an Authorised Workshop by following the repair procedures given in Workshop Manual)
SR. NO. SR. NO.SR. NO. SR. NO.
SR. NO.
PROBLEM OBSERVED PROBLEM OBSERVEDPROBLEM OBSERVED PROBLEM OBSERVED
PROBLEM OBSERVED
CAUSE CAUSECAUSE CAUSE
CAUSE
A AA A
A
CTION CTION CTION CTION
CTION
T TT T
T
O BE O BE O BE O BE
O BE
T TT T
T
AKEN AKENAKEN AKEN
AKEN
ENGINE ENGINEENGINE ENGINE
ENGINE
1 . Engine not cranking Dead battery loose or dirty
•Get battery checked&/or changed
battery connections
•Clean and tighten battery
connections
2 . Engine cranks but does not start Air in the fuel system
•Press pear pump for air removal
•Check leakages
Service lamp should glow
•Get defect rectified
EMS fuse blown
•Replace the fuse
3. Engine overheatsCoolant level low
•Top up coolant, check and
correct leakages
Hose collapse / torn
•Get the hose replaced
Low engine oil level
•Add oil
Radiator cap not sealing properly
•Fit the radiator cap correctly
A.C. condensers fans not working
•Get defect rectified
Brakes binding
•Get defect rectified
Electric fan not working
•Get defect rectified
High delivery pressure in A.C.
•Get defect rectified
refrigerant circuit
4 . Charging indicator continuouslyBattery not getting charged
•Get the belt tension adjusted
remains ‘ON’due to loose belt drive Replace if broken
PRELIMINARY TROUBLE SHOOTING
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PRELIMINARY TROUBLE SHOOTINGPRELIMINAR PRELIMINARPRELIMINAR PRELIMINAR
PRELIMINAR
Y Y Y Y
Y
TR TRTR TR
TR
OUBLE SHOO OUBLE SHOOOUBLE SHOO OUBLE SHOO
OUBLE SHOO
TING TINGTING TING
TING
SR. NO. SR. NO.SR. NO. SR. NO.
SR. NO.
PROBLEM OBSERVED PROBLEM OBSERVEDPROBLEM OBSERVED PROBLEM OBSERVED
PROBLEM OBSERVED
PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE CAUSEPROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE CAUSE
PROBABLE CAUSE
A AA A
A
CTION CTION CTION CTION
CTION
T TT T
T
O BE O BE O BE O BE
O BE
T TT T
T
AKEN AKENAKEN AKEN
AKEN
5 . Poor pickup Loose contact of connectors•Get defect rectified.
Blocked fuel filter
•Clean/replace fuel filter element
Clogged air filter
•Clean / replace the element
EGR malfunctioning
•Get checked & corrected
•Check for loose pipes &
connections.
6. Does not accelerate Accelerator pedal module defective
•Get defect rectified
7. Belt squeal Loose belt
•Get belt tension adjusted
Belt glazed
•Get belt replaced
CL CLCL CL
CL
UT UTUT UT
UT
CH CHCH CH
CH
1. Clutch does not get disengagedAir in the hydraulic system
•Bleed the system
Less fluid in the master cylinder
•Get the clutch fluid filled
2 . Clutch pedal goes too low Air in the hydraulic system
•Bleed the system
Less fluid in the master cylinder
•Get the clutch fluid filled
3. Clutch pedal return sluggishBlocking of vent in clutch fluid
•Open the cap from the bottle
bottle & clean the breather hole, if
clogged
GEAR BO GEAR BOGEAR BO GEAR BO
GEAR BO
X XX X
X
1. Hard gear shifting / Clutch does not disengage
•Get the clutch hydraulic system
crash engagementproperly attended
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PRELIMINAR PRELIMINARPRELIMINAR PRELIMINAR
PRELIMINAR
Y Y Y Y
Y
TR TRTR TR
TR
OUBLE SHOO OUBLE SHOOOUBLE SHOO OUBLE SHOO
OUBLE SHOO
TING TINGTING TING
TING
SR. NO. SR. NO.SR. NO. SR. NO.
SR. NO.
PROBLEM OBSERVED PROBLEM OBSERVEDPROBLEM OBSERVED PROBLEM OBSERVED
PROBLEM OBSERVED
PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE CAUSEPROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE CAUSE
PROBABLE CAUSE
A AA A
A
CTION CTION CTION CTION
CTION
T TT T
T
O BE O BE O BE O BE
O BE
T TT T
T
AKEN AKENAKEN AKEN
AKEN
STEERING SYSTEM STEERING SYSTEMSTEERING SYSTEM STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING SYSTEM
1. Hard steeringLess fluid in the power steering • Get the fluid topped up to
tankcorrect level
Air in the system • Get the air removed by bleeding
the system
Loose pump belt • Get the belt correctly adjusted
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICALELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
1. No lights on the dash board after Battery terminal got disconnected• Get the battery properly
turning on the ignition key Battery completely dead connected
• Get the battery charged
• Get the alternator & charging
circuit checked
• Check for parking lamp fuse
2. Non functioning electricalBlown fuse in the circuit • Replace the fuse if blown
accessories such as powerLoose connectors • Get the connection properly
windows, head lamps, fueltightened
tank flap, wiper and washer etc. Circuit relay loose • Tighten the relay correctly
in the mounting
Defective components • Get the defective component
replaced from Authorised
Workshop
PRELIMINARY TROUBLE SHOOTING
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S E R V I C E S C H E D U L ESERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULESERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE SCHEDULE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
SR SRSR SR
SR
x 1000 km x 1000 kmx 1000 km x 1000 km
x 1000 km
NO NONO NO
NO
OPER OPEROPER OPER
OPER
A AA A
A
TIONS TIONSTIONS TIONS
TIONS
FREQUENCY FREQUENCYFREQUENCY FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
1-1.5 1-1.51-1.5 1-1.5
1-1.5
15 1515 15
15
30 3030 30
30
45 4545 45
45
60 6060 60
60
75 7575 75
75
90 9090 90
90
105 105105 105
105
GENERAL GENERALGENERAL GENERAL
GENERAL
1 Wash the vehicle & Clean the condenser with compressed air Every Service x x x x x x x x
2 Check & Top up Fluids if required: Coolant, Brake / Clutch Fluid, Battery Electrolyte, Power Every Service x x x x x x x x
Steering Oil, Gear Box Oil, Transfer Case & Front Axle (4X4) / Rear Axle Oil
3 Drain water accumulated in Sedimenter (OR Whenever warning lamp glows) Every Service x x x x x x x x
4 Check Engine Compartment for loose Fasteners, Low pressure fuel lines, Coolant hoses, air hoses, Every Service x x x x x x x x
Vacuum hoses, hydraulic line connections for leakages if any, Attend if necessary
5 Check Underbody for loose Fasteners, hydraulic line connections, Exhaust system / Fuel Pipes for Every Service x x x x x x x x
Damages / Leakages if any. Attend if necessary
6 Apply grease on door latches, door lock, door check stop, striker, bonnet opening lever & lock Every Service x x x x x x x
plate, tailgate hinges & door lock inner ratchet.
7 Check & ensure normal working of engine using Diagnostic Equipment. Every Service x x x x x x x x
2.2L DICOR ENGINE 2.2L DICOR ENGINE2.2L DICOR ENGINE 2.2L DICOR ENGINE
2.2L DICOR ENGINE
1 *Clean air cleaner filter element, Change if red band appears on service indicator even after Every Service x x x x x x x
cleaning
2 *Change engine Oil and Oil filter. Use APICH4+MB228.3 or Higher grade Engine Oil.Every Service x x x x x x x x
OR 1 Year whichever is earlier
3 Check All accessory Drive belts, adjust tension if required, change if damaged Every Service x x x x x x x
OR 1 Year whichever is earlier
4 Change fuel filterEvery Service x x x x x x x
OR 2 Years whichever is earlier
5 *Replace air filter element (OR if RED band appears on Service Indicator) 45,000 km x x
6 Change coolant in the cooling system 60,000 km x
OR 2 Years whichever is earlier
7 Change Sedimenter / Water seperator1,05,000 km x
8 Change Timing Belt & Timing Belt Idler1,05,000 km x
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