Discovery II (LT) V8-4.0L (2002)
Fill Plug: Technical Service Bulletins
Differential - Oil Level Plug Damage Prevention
No.: 10/02/99/NAS
Ref: VDR100330
Issue: 1
Date: 08/20/99
New Axle Level Plug Torque
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
DISCOVERY Series II (LT) All
SITUATION:
OVER-TORQUED OIL LEVEL PLUG DAMAGE
Excessive torque applied to front or rear axle oil level inspection plugs during routine maintenance can result in damage to the plug.
RESOLUTION:
TORQUE INSPECTION PLUGS ONLY TO NEW SPECIFIED VALUE
A revised maximum torque value is provided to ensure that plugs are not damaged during tightening after axle oil changes or inspections. Always ensure
that the torque specification in this Bulletin is adhered to when tightening axle oil level inspection plugs.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Information only:
FTC5403
Axle Level Plug
Qty 1 per axle if damaged
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
Information Only
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Over-tightening the inspection plug can result in damage to the plug.
NOTE:
The Maintenance torque specification in Service Manual Section 10 of VDR100330 and on the Discovery Series II RAVE disc is
INCORRECT. Ensure that all technical personnel are aware of this change in specification.