Range Rover Classic
MAINTENANCE
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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.
