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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Land Rover -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Discovery & Range Rover -> New Range Rover
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Discovery & Range Rover
  • Move front seats to rearmost position.
  • Remove dash panel as described under "Dash Panel, Replace."
  • Remove nuts securing lower brackets to floorboard.
  • Remove blower unit.
  • Release wiring harness clip, remove mounting screws and blower motor assembly.
  • Remove fan clip and fan, then remove mounting screws and blower motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
New Range Rover
  • Remove center screw from fasteners and release closing panel to access glove compartment hinge, then remove mounting bolts and hin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Replacement

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front or rear wheels as necessary.
  • Remove bolt from lower guide pin of each caliper.
  • Swivel caliper upwards and remove brake pads.
  • Using piston ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Land Rover -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-97 Discovery -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 60,...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Disassemble

CAUTION: To ensure correct assembly and reduce possibility of imbalance. Before removing propeller shaft joint. Mark position of spider pin lubricator relative to journal yoke ears.

  • Thoroughly examine universal joint for signs of damage or wear. Replace if required.
  • Clean universal joint bearing cups and circlips.
  • Remove circlips, and grease nipple.
  • Tap yokes to eject bearing cups.
  • Remove bearing cups and spider.
  • Repeat instructions three to six for opposite end of propeller shaft if required.
  • Clean yokes and bearing cup locations.

Assemble

  • Remove bearing cups from...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove radiator fan cowl.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner to release tension from drive belt, then remove drive belt.
  • Re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Land Rover -> Stability Control System Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

The Stability Control System warning indicator should light when the ignition switch is placed in the On position and go out when after approximately 4 seconds. If the lamp flashes contin...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp and remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition clamp and remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp and remove hose from heate...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Removal

  • Remove upper fan cowl.
  • Relieve drive belt tension by turning belt tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove belt from alternator pulley, then release tensioner pulley.
  • Remove drive belt. If reusing belt, mark direction of rotation on belt.

Installation

  • Clean drive belt pu...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Land Rover Discovery  4.0 V8 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Spark Plug
  • Engine Oil Dipstick
  • ACE/PAS Fluid Reservoirs
  • Auxiliary Drive Belt
  • Body Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Land Rover Discovery  4.0 V8 GASBody Control Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Front Window Switch
  • LH Front Window Switch
  • LH Rear Door Window Switch
  • RH Front Window Motor
  • LH Front Window Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Land Rover Discovery  4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Side marker Lamp
  • Right Front Side Lamp
  • 1997 Land Rover Discovery  4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Flasher Unit
  • Instrument Cluster Illumination
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WINDSHIELD WIPER NOISE, JUDDER OR STREAKING - CLEANING PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: Speaker Vibration or Rattle Noise Diagnosis
    Vehicle: 1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Land Rover Discovery AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Land Rover Discovery cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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