Introduction references

INTRODUCTION REFERENCES

This workshop manual covers Defender 4.0 V8i References to the left or right hand side in the manual vehicles only, and is designed to be used in are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear. conjunction with the Defender 300TDi workshop With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the manual (LRL 0097ENG). Amendments and additional crankshaft pulley end of the engine is referred to as pages will be issued to ensure that the manual covers the front. latest models. Amendments and additions will be identified by the addition of a dated footer at the To reduce repetition, some operations covered in this bottom of the page. Manual do not include reference to testing the vehicle after repair. This Workshop Manual is designed to assist skilled technicians in the efficient repair and maintenance of It is essential that work is inspected and tested after Land Rover Defender V8i vehicles. completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle is carried out, particularly where safety related items Individuals who undertake their own repairs should are concerned. have some skill and training, and limit repairs to components which could not affect the safety of the vehicle or its passengers. Any repairs required to safety critical items such as steering, brakes,

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

suspension or supplementary restraint system should be carried out by a Land Rover Dealer. Repairs to

When replacement parts are required it is essential

such items should NEVER be attempted by untrained

that Land Rover parts are used.

individuals.

Attention is particularly drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are given

and accessories: Safety features embodied in the

throughout this Manual in the following form:

vehicle may be impaired if other than Land Rover parts are fitted. In certain territories, legislation

WARNING: Procedures which must be

prohibits the fitting of parts not to the vehicle

followed precisely to avoid the possibility

manufacturer’s specification. Torque spanner values

of personal injury.

given in the Workshop Manual must be strictly adhered to. Locking devices, where specified, must be

CAUTION: This calls attention to

fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired

procedures which must be followed to

during removal it must be replaced with a new one.

avoid damage to components.

Certain fasteners must not be re-used. These fasteners are specified in the Workshop Manual.

• NOTE: This calls attention to methods
• which make a job easier or gives helpful
• information.

POISONOUS SUBSTANCES

Many liquids and other substances used are

DIMENSIONS

poisonous and therefore must not be consumed. It is also advisable to keep all substances away from open

The dimensions quoted are to design engineering

wounds. These substances among others include

specification. Alternative unit equivalents, shown in

anti-freeze, brake fluid, fuel, windscreen washer

brackets following the dimensions, have been

additives, air conditioning refrigerant, lubricants and

converted from the original specification.

various adhesives.