Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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MAINTENANCE
13 MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT UNIVERSAL
AND SLIDING JOINTS
1. Clean all grease nipples on front and rear
propeller shafts.
2. Using a low pressure hand grease gun, apply
recommended grease See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended lubricants and fluids to grease
nipples at front and rear propeller shaft universal
and sliding joints.
VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE, FUEL, CLUTCH
HOSES/PIPES/UNIONS FOR CHAFING, LEAKS
AND CORROSION
CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS,
SECURITY AND DAMAGE
RENEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS See
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, Repair,
manifolds and exhaust system
CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS FROM POWER
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS,
HYDRAULIC PIPES AND UNIONS FOR CHAFING
AND CORROSION
CHECK/TIGHTEN STEERING UNIT AND STEERING
ROD BALL JOINT FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Ball joints are lubricated for life during manufacture
and require no further lubrication unless the rubber
boot has been dislodged or damaged. All joints should
be checked at specified service intervals, but more
frequently if vehicle is used under arduous conditions.
1. Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up
and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent, fit a new joint assembly.
See
STEERING, Repair, Drop arm ball See
STEERING, Repair, Track rod and See
STEERING, Repair, Drag link and drag link
ends
CHECK/TIGHTEN FRONT AND REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION LINK FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF MOUNTING RUBBERS
DRAIN AND CLEAN FUEL SEDIMENTER, IF
FITTED
The fuel sedimenter is located on a chassis side
member on the RH side of vehicle near rear wheel. It
increases the working life of the fuel filter by removing
larger droplets of water and other matter from fuel.
NOTE: On 110/130 models with a twin tank
fuel system, two sedimenters may be
fitted, one on each side of the vehicle
chassis.
1. Slacken drain plug and allow any water to drain
off.