Range Rover P38
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK TRANSFER BOX OIL LEVEL
1. Ensure vehicle is level. Place a suitable drain
tray under gearbox.
2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
3. Clean area around filler/level plug.
4. Remove plug. If required, inject new oil into the
gearbox until it runs out of filler hole.
5. Thoroughly clean filler/level plug threads, apply
Hylomar sealant. Fit plug to
30 Nm (22 lbf.ft)
6. Reconnect battery negative lead.
RENEW FRONT AND REAR AXLE OIL
NOTE: To ensure correct oil level the
vehicle must be in ’STANDARD’ ride
height when checking/topping up axle oil.
1. Ensure vehicle is level. Place a suitable drain
tray under axle to be drained.
2. Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.
Remove both plugs. Allow oil to drain
completely.
3. Clean and fit drain plug. Inject new oil into the
axle until it runs out of filler hole.
4. Clean and fit filler/level plug. Wipe away surplus
oil.
CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE OIL LEVEL
NOTE: To ensure correct oil level the
vehicle must be in ’STANDARD’ ride
height when checking/topping up axle oil.
1. Place vehicle on lift or level ground.
2. Clean area around filler plug. Remove filler plug.
3. If necessary, inject new oil into the axle until it
runs out of filler hole.
4. Clean and fit filler/level plug. Wipe away surplus
oil.
LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT SLIDING AND
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
1. Clean all grease nipples on front and rear
propeller shafts.
2. Using a low pressure hand grease gun, apply
recommended grease to grease nipples on
propeller shaft universal and sliding joints.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER (V8)
To renew fuel filter.
See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair.
CHECK VISUALLY HEATSHIELDS, BRAKE, FUEL,
CLUTCH PIPES/UNIONS FOR CHAFING, LEAKS
AND CORROSION. INVESTIGATE IF NECESSARY.
