Land Rover Defender manuals

Land Rover Defender: Ball and Roller Bearings

When removing and installing bearings, make sure that the following practices are observed to make sure component serviceability:

CAUTION: Service tools have been developed for removing the majority of bearings; these must always be used where specified.

Standard Workshop Practices

CAUTION: Service tools have been developed for installing the majority of bearings; these must always be used where specified.

CAUTION: When a waxed oil seal (installed dry) type of oil seal is to be installed, take great care that grease does not contaminate the running surface of the seal.

BRAKE PADS AND LININGS

Always install the correct grade and specification of brake pads and linings. When replacing these items, always replace as complete axle sets.

BRAKE HYDRAULICS

Always observe the following recommendations when working on the braking system:

WARNING: Do not mix brake fluid of different specifications.

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 Pipes and Hoses

When removing or installing flexible hydraulic pipes and hoses, make sure that the following procedures are observed to make sure component serviceability: Prior to removal, clean area around hose

 Electrical Precautions

GENERAL The following guidelines are intended to make sure the safety of the operator whilst preventing damage to the electrical and electronic components of this vehicle. EQUIPMENT Prior to commenci

 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions

WARNING: Do not install rear facing child seats in the front passenger seat. The SRS contains components which are potentially hazardous to service personnel if not handled correctly. The following g

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 Front Left Fender

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION REMOVAL CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damaging the surrounding paintwork. NOTE: This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct. This procedure contains illustrat

 External Controls - Diagnosis and Testing

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION For a detailed description of the automatic transmission/transaxle external controls, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. External Controls - Vehicles With: 8HP76 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, AWD (Descript

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