TD5 Defender
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.