300Tdi Defender
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
RENEW AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT
Renew drive belt.
See ELECTRICAL, Repair,
Auxiliary drive belt
RENEW COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
Renew compressor drive belt.
See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair, Compressor drive belt
CHECK/TOP UP POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
WARNING: DO NOT start engine if fluid
level in reservoir has dropped below
dipstick - severe damage to the power
steering system could result.
NOTE: Check fluid level with engine
switched off and system cold. Ensure that
steering wheel is not turned after stopping
engine.
1. Clean and remove reservoir cap.
2. Wipe distick clean and fully refit cap.
3. Remove cap and check fluid level. Ensure fluid
level is between UPPER mark and end of
dipstick.
4. Top up, if necessary, with recommended fluid.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids DO NOT fill above
UPPER mark on dipstick.
CHECK/TOP UP CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR
WARNING: Clutch fluid will damage
painted surfaces; clean up any spillage
immediately and rinse with plenty of water.
If clutch fluid should come into contact with the
skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water.
1. Clean and remove reservoir cap.
2. Check fluid level and top up if necessary,
maintaining the level approximately 10 mm (0.39
in) below top of reservoir, using recommended
fluid.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids