MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
CARRY OUT ROAD OR ROLLER TEST
WARNING: Two wheel roller tests must be
restricted to 8 mph, 5km/hour. Do not
engage the differential lock or the vehicle
will drive off the test rig because the vehicle is in
permanent four wheel drive.
For details of dynamometer testing.
See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
Testing
Check following items:
1. Inhibitor switch only operates in ’P’ and ’N’.
2. Engine for excessive noise.
3. Automatic gear selection/shift speeds.
4. Gear selection/noise - high/low range.
5. Steering for abnormal noise/effort.
6. Steering for free play.
7. All instruments, gauges and warning indicators.
8. Heater and air conditioning systems.
9. Heated rear screen.
10. Shock absorbers - ride irregularities.
11. Foot brake, on emergency stop, pulling to one
side, binding, pedal effort.
12. Park brake operation.
13. Seat reclining and latching.
14. Fully extend seat belt, check operation of
retraction and latching. Inertia belts lock when
snatched or vehicle on slope.
15. Road wheel balance.
16. Transmission for vibrations.
17. Body noises, squeaks and rattles.
18. Excessive exhaust smoke.
19. Engine idle speed.
20. Endorse service record.
21. Report any unusual features of vehicle condition
and additional work required.
ENDORSE SERVICE RECORD
RESET EMISSION MAINTENANCE REMINDER -
USA
The emission maintenance reminder is designed to
activate at 82,500 and 165,000 miles respectively and
will illuminate a ’Service Engine’ RED warning light in
instrument binnacle.
The emission maintenance reminder must be reset
after required maintenance has been carried out and
a new tamperproof label fitted by a Land Rover of
North America dealer. This emission maintenance
reminder is part of the Emission Control System
Reset
1. The control unit is located in the passenger
footwell.
2. Identify control unit and remove from plug.
3. Remove tamperproof label to reveal access hole
for resetting.
4. Place a thin metallic probe into access hole and
momentarily electrically short between reset pins
inside unit.
RECOMMENDED SERVICE ITEMS
Refer Service Schedule sheets for intervals.
Clean sunroof drain tubes, clean and lubricate guide
rails and slides.
Renew the hydraulic brake fluid.
See BRAKES,
Repair, Brake System Bleed
Renew all hydraulic brake fluid, seals, brake servo
filter and flexible hoses.
All working surfaces of the master cylinder and caliper
cylinders should be examined and renewed where
necessary.
Air cleaner - When the vehicle is used in dusty or field
conditions or deep wading, frequent attention to the
air cleaner may be required.