Defender (1993+). Manual — part 12

MAINTENANCE

CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

ADJUST REAR BRAKES DEFENDER 110 ONLY

Recognised

front

wheel

alignment

tracking

1.

Raise up vehicle and lower onto axle stands.

equipment should be used to perform this check.
See

SECTION 04

for wheel alignment data. Before

checking the alignment make the following checks:.

2.

Each shoe is independently set by means of a
hexagon adjuster. Check that the wheel turns

freely and turn one adjuster until the shoe

I

S

locked against the drum. Slacken off the
adjuster sufficiently for the wheel to turn freely

approximately two serrations

on

the snail

3.

Repeat the above procedure

for

the second

brake shoe and the opposite wheel.

4.

Remove the axle stands and road test the

vehicle brakes.

a.

The vehicle is on level ground.

b.

The vehicle is not loaded.

c.

The tire pressures are correct.

cam.

d.

The wheels run true and are not damaged or
buckled.

e.

The track rod is not damaged

or

bent and the

ball joints are not worn. Also check that the

joints are assembled

in

the same angular

plain and are central in their housings. See

SECTION 5 7 .

1.

Set the road wheels to the straight ahead

position and move the vehicle forward a short
distance at least

two

revolutions of the

wheels.

2.

Set up the tracking equipment to the

manufacturers instructions.

3.

Position the trammel probes on the inner face

of

the wheel, not the rims, if the latter are

damaged.

4.

Check the alignment as instructed

by

the

equipment manufacturers and repeat the
check on the opposite wheel. If adjustment

is

required follow the instructions

in

steering

SECTION

5 7 .

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REVISED: OCT

1993

ADJUST TRANSMISSION BRAKE (Handbrake)

6.

Fit the clevis pin, washer and a NEW split pin.

7 .

Slacken the adjuster

1

or 2 notches until

1.

Set the vehicle on level ground and chock the

handbrake shoes just clear the drum.

wheels.

8.

Apply the handbrake gradually. The drum

2.

Release the handbrake fully.

should still rotate on the first ratchet and start

3.

Remove the clevis pin connecting the

to

come on at the second ratchet.

handbrake lever

to

the relay at the gearbox

end.

CAUTION: DO NOT over adjust the handbrake,
the drum must be free to rotate when the
handbrake is released, otherwise serious damage
will result.

DRAIN FLYWHEEL HOUSING

1.

The flywheel housing can be completely

sealed to exclude mud and water under
severe wading conditions, by means of a plug
fitted in the bottom of the housing.

2.

The plug should only be fitted when the
vehicle is expected to do wading

or

very

muddy work.

3. When the plug is in use it must be removed

periodically and any oil allowed to drain

off

before the plug is replaced.

4.

When the plug

is

not in use, it must be stored

as shown.

4.

Turn the adjuster on the back plate clockwise
until the shoes are fully expanded against the
drum.

5.

Adjust the outer sheath of the handbrake
cable by means

of

the

two

locknuts at the

gearbox end until the holes in the clevis on
the inner cable line up with the hole

in

the

relay lever

REISSUED: FEB

1993

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MAINTENANCE

ST3078M

MAINTENANCE

ST3413M

FILTERS

FUEL FILTER

AIR

CLEANER ELEMENT

Removing

WARNING:

Ensure that the fuel handling

precautions given

in

Section 01

-

Introduction

1.

Release the three clips and remove the inlet

regarding fuel handling are strictly adhered to

tube.

when carrying

out

the following instructions.

2.

Remove the nut and end plate.

3. Withdraw element and discard.

WARNING:

The spilling of fuel

is

unavoidable

during this operation. Ensure that all necessary

Refitting

precautions are taken to prevent fire and

explosion.

Removing

Remove and refit

4.

Insert the new element and reassemble the
unit in reverse order

to

removal.

1.

Depressurise the fuel system.

2.

The fuel filter is located on the right-hand
chassis side member forward of the fuel tank
filler neck. Access to the filter is gained
through the right-hand rear wheel arch.

3. Clamp the inlet and outlet hoses to prevent of

fuel spillage when disconnecting the hoses.

4.

Loosen the

two

fuel unions and remove the

hoses

from

the filter canister.

5.

Release the single nut and bolt securing the

filter and clamp and remove the filter.

AIR CLEANER

DUMP VALVE

The

dump

valve provides an automatic drain for the

air cleaner and

is

fitted in the base of the air cleaner

support bracket.

Checking

1.

Squeeze open the dump valve and check that

the rubber

is

flexible and in good condition.

2. If

necessary remove the dump valve to clean

the interior.

3.

Fit a new valve

if

the original

is in

a

poor

condition.

Refitting

6. Fit a new filter observing the direction of flow

arrow on the canister.

7.

Tighten the single nut and bolt.

8. Fit the inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten the

unions to a torque of (27-34Nm).

9.

Refit the fuel pump relay. Reconnect the
battery and recode the radio.

10.

Start the engine and inspect for fuel leaks
around the hose connections.

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REISSUED:

FEB

1993

MAINTENANCE

Charcoal canister Defender 110

3. Disconnect pipe.

Remove

4.

Loosen bolt and remove charcoal canister

1.

Disconnect battery negative lead.

2.

Disconnect both purge lines.

3. Release canister from its mounting bracket.

Refitting

5.

Reverse the removal procedure.

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTlLATION INTAKE
FILTER

1.

Pry

the filter holder upwards to release

it

from

the rocker cover.

2.

Discard the sponge filter.

Refit

4.

Reverse the removal procedure, ensuring that
the canister

is

securely located

in

its mounting

bracket and both purge lines are fitted
correctly to the canister.

WARNING:

The

use

of

compressed air to clean a

charcoal canister or

to

clear a blockage

in

the

evaporative system is highly dangerous. An
explosive

gas

present

in

a fully saturated

canister may

be

ignited

by the heat generated

when compressed air passes

through

the

canister.

Charcoal canister Defender

90

Remove

Fit new filter

3.

Insert

a

new filter into the plastic body

4.

Push the filter holder onto the

rocker cover

until

it

clips firmly into place

1.

Disconnect battery negative lead.

2. Pry out purge valve.

REVISED: OCT 1993

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