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Range Rover Classic. Manual - part 18

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATE PARKBRAKE MECHANICAL
LINKAGE

CHECK VISUALLY BRAKE, FUEL, CLUTCH
PIPES/UNIONS FOR CHAFING LEAKS AND
CORROSION

CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS,
SECURITY AND DAMAGE

CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS FROM POWER
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS,
HYDRAULIC PIPES AND UNIONS FOR CHAFING
AND CORROSION

CHECK/TIGHTEN STEERING UNIT AND STEERING
ROD BALL JOINT FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF OF BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS

Ball joints are lubricated for their normal life during
manufacture and require no further lubrication. This
applies ONLY if rubber boot has not been dislodged
or damaged. Joints should be checked at specified
mileage intervals but more frequently if vehicle is used
under arduous conditions.

1. Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up

and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent fit a new joint assembly.

CHECK TIGHTNESS OF PROPELLER SHAFT
COUPLING BOLTS

Tighten propellor shaft nuts to

47Nm.

ENSURE FRONT AND REAR AXLE BREATHERS
ARE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTION

CHECK/TIGHTEN FRONT AND REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION LINK FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF MOUNTING RUBBERS

CLEAN FUEL SEDIMENTER - Tdi

Fuel sedimenter
The sedimenter is attached to left-hand side of
chassis frame near fuel tank. It increases the working
life of the fuel filter by removing larger droplets of
water and larger particles of foreign matter from fuel.

Drain off water

1. Loosen drain plug, allow water to run out.

Tighten plug immediately pure diesel fuel starts
to flow.

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Clean element

1. Disconnect fuel inlet pipe from sedimenter and

raise pipe above level of fuel tank. Support in
this position to prevent fuel draining from tank.

2. Support sedimenter bowl, loosen bolt on top of

unit and remove bowl.

3. Remove sedimenter element, clean all parts in

kerosene.

4. Fit new seals, reassemble sedimenter.
5. Loosen drain plug, when pure diesel fuel runs

out, tighten plug.

6. Start engine and check sedimenter for leaks.

CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND
TRANSMISSION

DRAIN FLYWHEEL HOUSING IF DRAIN PLUG IS
FITTED FOR WADING

CHECK/TIGHTEN FUEL TANK FIXINGS

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RENEW FUEL FILTER - V8

WARNING: Ensure that fuel handling
precautions given in Section 01 -
Introduction regarding fuel handling are

strictly adhered to when carrying out following
instructions.

See INTRODUCTION, Information,

Fuel Handling Precautions

WARNING: The spilling of fuel is
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure
that all necessary precautions are taken to

prevent fire and explosion.

1. Depressurise fuel system.

See FUEL SYSTEM,

Repair, Depressurising Fuel system

2. The fuel line filter is located on right hand

chassis side member forward of fuel tank filler
neck. Access to filter is gained through right
hand rear wheel arch.

3. Thoroughly clean area around hose connections

to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel
system.

4. Loosen two fuel unions and remove hoses from

filter canister.

5. Release securing bolt and bracket, remove filter

from chassis side member.

6. Fit a new filter observing direction of flow arrow

on canister.

7. Fit inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten to

30 Nm.

8. Refit fuel pump relay.
9. Reconnect battery negative lead.

10. Recode radio.
11. Start engine and inspect hose connections for

fuel leaks.

ABS VEHICLES - CHECK ROAD WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR ELECTRICAL HARNESS FOR DAMAGE

RENEW OXYGEN SENSORS

See EMISSION CONTROL, Repair, Lambda

(Oxygen) Sensor

RENEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

See MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,

Exhaust System Complete

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CARRY OUT ROAD OR ROLLER TEST

WARNING: The front and rear axles cannot
be driven independently due to the
viscous coupling. Before brake testing a

single axle, reomve the propeller shaft to the rear
axle, AND select neutral in BOTH main gearbox
and transfer gearbox. Run the engine at idle speed
to maintain servo vacuum.

For details of dynamometer testing

See

INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
Testing - Non Anti-Lock Brake Vehicles See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
Testing - Vehicles with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Check following items:

1. Inhibitor switch only operates in P and N.
2. Engine for excessive noise.
3. Clutch for slip, judder or spin.
4. Automatic gear selection/shift speeds.
5. Gear selection/noise - high/low range.
6. Steering for abnormal noise/effort.
7. Steering for free play.
8. All instruments, gauges and warning indicators.
9. Heater and air conditioning systems.

10. Heated rear screen.
11. Shock absorbers - ride irregularities.
12. Foot brake, on emergency stop, pulling to one

side, binding, pedal effort.

13. Parkbrake efficiency.
14. Seat reclining and latching.
15. Fully extend seat belt, check operation of

retraction and latching. Inertia belts lock when
snatched or vehicle on slope.

16. Road wheel balance.
17. Transmission for vibrations.
18. Body noises, squeaks and rattles.
19. Excessive exhaust smoke.
20. Engine idle speed.
21. Endorse service record.
22. Report any unusual features of vehicle condition

and additional work required.

RESET EMISSION MAINTENANCE REMINDER -
USA

The emission maintenance reminder is designed to
activate at 52,500 and 105,000 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.

Reset

1. The control unit is located rear of RH front seat.
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.

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