Introduction

INTRODUCTION
^ This Workshop Manual is designed to assist skilled technicians in the efficient repair and maintenance of Range Rover vehicles.
^ Individuals who undertake their own repairs should have some skill and training, and limit repairs to components which could not affect the safety of the vehicle or its passengers. Any repairs required to safety critical items such as steering, brakes, suspension or supplementary restraint system should be carried out by a Range Rover Dealer. Repairs to such items should NEVER be attempted by untrained individuals.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are given throughout this Manual in the following form:

WARNING: Procedures which must be followed precisely to avoid the possibility of personal injury.

CAUTION: This calls attention to procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to components.

NOTE: This calls attention to methods which make a job easier or gives helpful information.

DIMENSIONS
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering specification. Alternative unit equivalents, shown in brackets following the dimensions, have been converted from the original specification.

REFERENCES
^ References to the left or right hand side in the manual are made when viewing the vehicle from the rear. With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the water pump end of the engine is referred to as the front.
^ To reduce repetition, some operations covered in this Manual do not include reference to testing the vehicle after repair.
^ It is essential that work is inspected and tested after completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle is carried out particularly where safety related items are concerned.

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
^ When replacement parts are required it is essential that Range Rover parts are used. Attention is particularly drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the installation of replacement parts and accessories: Safety features embodied in the vehicle may be impaired if other than Range Rover parts are installed. In certain territories, legislation prohibits the installation of parts not to the vehicle manufacturer's specification.
^ Torque wrench values given must be strictly adhered to.
^ Locking devices, where specified, must be installed. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be replaced with a new one. Certain fasteners must not be re-used. These fasteners are specified in the procedure.

SYNTHETIC RUBBER
^ Many O-ring seals, flexible pipes and other similar items which appear to be natural rubber are made of synthetic materials called Fluoroelastomers. Under normal operating conditions this material is safe, and does not present a health hazard. However, if the material is damaged by fire or excessive heat, it can break down and produce highly corrosive Hydrofluoric acid which can cause serious burns on contact with skin. Should the material be in a burnt or overheated condition handle only with seamless industrial gloves. Decontaminate and dispose of the gloves immediately after use.
^ If skin contact does occur, remove any contaminated clothing immediately and obtain medical assistance without delay. in the meantime, wash the affected area with copious amounts of cold water or limewater for fifteen to sixty minutes.

RECOMMENDED SEALANTS
A number of branded products are recommended in this manual for use during maintenance and repair work. These items include:
^ HYLOMAR GASKET AND JOINTING COMPOUND
^ HYLOSIL RTV SILICON COMPOUND.
They should be available locally from garage equipment suppliers.


ACCESSORIES AND CONVERSIONS
DO NOT FIT unapproved accessories or conversions,-as they could affect the safety of the vehicle. Land Rover will not accept liability for death, personal injury, or damage to property which may occur as a direct result of the installation of non-approved conversions to the Range Rover.

WHEELS AND TIRES

WARNING: DO NOT replace the road wheels with any type other than genuine Range Rover wheels which are designed for multi-purpose on and off road use and have very important relationships with the proper operation of the suspension system and vehicle handling. Replacement tires must be of the make and sizes recommended for the vehicle, and all tires must be the same make, ply rating and tread pattern.

CAUTION: When installing a road wheel, apply a suitable anti-seize compound such as Raworth 33/04, to the pilot bore of the wheel. This will prevent possible seizure of the wheel to the hub. Ensure that no compound comes into contact with the braking components.

STEAM CLEANING
To prevent consequential rusting, any steam cleaning within the engine bay MUST be followed by careful re-waxing of the metallic components affected. Particular attention must be given to the steering column, engine water pipes, hose clips and ignition coil clamp.

SPECIFICATIONS
^ The specification details and instructions set out in this Manual apply only to a range of vehicles and not to any one. For the specification of a particular vehicle purchasers should consult their Dealer. The Manufacturers reserve the right to vary their specifications with or without notice, and at such times and in such manner as they think fit. Major as well as minor changes may be involved in accordance with the Manufacturer's policy of constant product improvement.
^ While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the particulars contained in this Manual, neither the Manufacturer or Dealer, by whom this Manual is supplied, shall in any circumstances be held liable for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof.

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
^ The use of approved special service tools is important. They are essential if service operations are to be carried out efficiently, and safely. Where special tools are specified, only these tools should be used to avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage to the components. Also the amount of time which they save can be considerable.
^ Every special tool is designed with the close cooperation of Land Rover, and no tool is put into production which has not been tested and approved by us. New tools are only introduced where an operation cannot be satisfactorily carried out using existing tools or standard equipment. The user is therefore assured that the tool is necessary and that it will perform accurately, efficiently and safely.
^ Special tools bulletins will be issued periodically giving details of new tools as they are introduced.
^ The tools recommended in this Workshop Manual are listed in a multi-language illustrated catalogue, quote publication number LPA ST ML 95.