Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 02 WORKSHOP MANUAL SUPPLEMENT03 04 CONTENTS05 06 CONTENTS07 INFORMATION08 09 INTRODUCTION10 GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA11 ENGINE TUNING DATA12 GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS13 MAINTENANCE14 ENGINE15 EMISSION CONTROL16 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM17 FUEL SYSTEM18 COOLING SYSTEM19 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM20 CLUTCH21 MANUAL GEARBOX22 TRANSFER GEARBOX23 PROPELLER SHAFTS24 STEERING25 FRONT SUSPENSION26 REAR SUSPENSION27 BRAKES28 CHASSIS AND BODY29 PANEL REPAIRS30 AIR CONDITIONING31 WIPERS AND WASHERS32 ELECTRICAL33 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover TD5 Defender13 · MAINTENANCE
13 · Maintenance

ROAD TEST

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender TD5 Defender
Section
ROAD TEST
MAINTENANCEROAD TEST
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MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS

1. Check condition of front LH engine mounting.

Tighten fixings if necessary. See ENGINE ,
Repair.

2. Check condition of front RH engine mounting.

Tighten fixings if necessary. See ENGINE ,
Repair.

3. Check condition of rear LH gearbox mounting.

Tighten fixings if necessary. See ENGINE ,
Repair.

4. Check condition of rear RH gearbox mounting.

Tighten fixings if necessary. See ENGINE ,
Repair.

ROAD TEST

There are two purposes for conducting a road test.
Firstly, to ensure the work completed within the
dealership meets the standards required as layed
down by dealership processes. Secondly, for a skilled
technician to assess the general condition of the
vehicle and report any conditions that the customer
should be made aware of.

CAUTION: Two wheel roller tests must not
be carried out. Four wheel roller tests
must be restricted to 3 mph (5 kph).

1. Check for correct operation of starter switch.

Ensure the engine starts in a correct manner.
Leave the engine running.

2. With vehicle stationary, turn steering from lock to

lock. Check for smooth operation and ensure
there is no undue noise from the power steering
pump or drive belt.

3. Depress clutch and select all gears in turn.

Check for smooth notch free engagement.

4. Drive vehicle on a short road test. Check all

vehicle systems for correct operation. Pay
particular attention to:
Engine noise
Gearbox noise
Suspension noise
Body noise
Braking system operation
Gear selection
Engine performance

5. Check for correct operation of all instruments

and warning devices where practical.

6. After road test, carry out a final inspection of the

vehicle on vehicle ramps.

7. Check all underbonnet fluid levels and top-up if

necessary.

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