Maintenance (Testing): Procedures
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery II (UK)
- Section
- Procedures › Testing
MaintenanceTesting · page 1 of 2
Testing
- Check condition of Engine - RH mounting rubber
- Check tightness of all mounting bolts. TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS, Engine V8.
Road/roller test
WARNING: Roller test must be restricted to 3 mph (5 km/h). If 2 wheel rolling road is to be used, disconnect propeller shaft from the transfer box output shaft driving the axle which is NOT on the rolling road.
- Check engine performance.
- Check operation of all instruments and warning
- 2 wheel rolling road: Engage differential lock using a 10 mm open ended spanner on flats machined on differential lock selector shaft.Switch on ignition and check that the differential lock, electronic brake distribution and hill descent warning lamps are illuminated.
- Check for correct operation of starter switch, ensure engine starts correctly; leave the engine running.
- Check for correct operation of starter switch, ensure engine starts correctly; leave the engine running.
- With vehicle stationary, turn steering from lock to lock. Check for smooth operation and ensure there is no undue noise from power steering pump or drive belt.
- Depress clutch and select all gears in turn, check for smooth, notch free engagement.
- Check all vehicle systems for correct operation.
- Check for unusual engine, gearbox and suspension noises.
- Check braking system operation.
- Check for smooth gear engagement.
devices where practicable.
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Discovery
- PARTOil filterSearch: Land Rover Discovery oil filter
- TOOLOil filter wrenchSearch: oil filter wrench
- FLUIDEngine oilSearch: Land Rover Discovery engine oil
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