Introduction references

INTRODUCTION REFERENCES

This workshop manual covers vehicles from 1997 References to the left or right hand side in the manual model year onwards. Amendments and additional are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear. pages will be issued to ensure that the manual With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the covers latest models. Amendments and additions coolant pump end of the engine is referred to as the will be identified by the addition of a dated footer front. at the bottom of the page. To reduce repetition, operations covered in this This Workshop Manual is designed to assist skilled Manual do not include reference to testing the vehicle technicians in the efficient repair and maintenance of after repair. Land Rover vehicles. It is essential that work is inspected and tested after Individuals who undertake their own repairs completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle should have some skill and training, and limit is carried out particularly where safety related items repairs to components which do not affect the are concerned. safety of the vehicle or its passengers. Any repairs required to safety critical items such as steering, brakes, suspension or supplementary restraint system should be carried out by a Land

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

Rover Dealer. Repairs to such items should NEVER be attempted by untrained individuals.

When replacement parts are required it is essential that Land Rover parts are used.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are given

Attention is particularly drawn to the following points

throughout this Manual in the following form:

concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts and accessories: Safety features embodied in the

WARNING: Procedures which must be

vehicle may be impaired if other than Land Rover

followed precisely to avoid the possibility

parts are fitted. In certain territories, legislation

of personal injury.

prohibits the fitting of parts not to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. Torque spanner values

CAUTION: This calls attention to

given in the Workshop Manual must be strictly

procedures which must be followed to

adhered to. Locking devices, where specified, must be

avoid damage to components.

fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be replaced with a new one.

NOTE: This calls attention to methods

Certain fasteners must not be re-used. These

which make a job easier or gives helpful

fasteners are specified in the Workshop Manual.

information.

POISONOUS SUBSTANCES

DIMENSIONS

Many liquids and other substances used are

The dimensions quoted are to design engineering

poisonous and therefore must not be consumed. It is

specification. Alternative unit equivalents have been

also advisable to keep all substances away from open

converted from the original specification.

wounds. These substances among others include anti-freeze, brake fluid, fuel, windscreen washer additives, air conditioning refrigerant, lubricants and various adhesives.