Published: 06-Dec-2012

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 100-03

Maintenance Schedules

Maintenance Schedules - Gasoline Engines (G434608)

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Torque Specifications

DescriptionNmlb-ft
Seat frame fixing Torx screws4030
Seat belt fixing Torx screws4030
Road wheel nuts140103
M12 tie rod end nuts7656
CAUTION:

Unless stated otherwise, the following operations must be carried out at every service interval. Note that the 'A' and 'B' Service Intervals listed on the 'Maintenance Check Sheet' for vehicles operating under arduous conditions, vary from those specified for vehicles operating under normal conditions. Reference must therefore, always be made to the 'Arduous Conditions Maintenance Check Sheet' for vehicles operating under these conditions.

Under Bonnet View - 4.4 Litre and 4.2 Litre Supercharged
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  • 1. Brake fluid reservoir (LH drive illustrated - RH drive on opposite side)
  • 2. Engine oil filler cap
  • 3. Dynamic Response fluid reservoir
  • 4. Engine oil level indicator
  • 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
  • 6. Coolant expansion tank
  • 7. Power steering fluid reservoir
Maintenance Operations
Seats and Safety Belts

Front seat frame fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

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1. Carefully remove the trim panels covering the seat frame fixing Torx screws.

2. Check that the front seat frame fixing Torx screws are secure and that the seat frames show no signs of movement.

3.Install the trim panels on completion.

Rear seat frame front fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

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4. Check that the rear seat frame front fixings are secure and that the seat frames show no signs of movement.

Rear seat frame rear fixings - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

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5. Fold the seat cushions forwards and check that the rear seat frame rear fixings are secure and that the seat frames show no signs of movement.

6. Fold the seat cushions back on completion.

Front seat controls

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7. Check operation of all seat controls.

Safety belts - Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

8. Fully extend each safety belt and check that it returns unassisted; repeat for all belts.

9. Check entire length of safety belt webbing for signs of fraying or damage; repeat for all belts.

10. Connect each safety belt to the correct buckle, check safety belt buckle and tongue are secure; check that buckle releases tongue correctly.

11. Check all safety belt and buckle mountings and fixings for security.

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12. Check front safety belt height adjusters for correct operation.

Lamps, Horns and Warning Indicators

1. Check side, head, fog, reversing and tail lamps for correct operation.

2. Check operation of headlamp automatic levelling system - if installed.

3. Check turn signals and hazard warning lamps for correct operation.

4. Check brake (stop) lamps for correct operation.

5. Check all exterior lamp lenses for clarity and condition; pay particular attention to headlamp and fog lamp lenses for stone chips or damage.

6. Check horn for loud, clear sound.

7. Switch on headlamps and check that side/headlamp reminder warning sounds when door is opened.

8. Check operation of interior courtesy lamps.

9. Check operation of all instrument pack warning and indicator lamps.

Washers and Wipers
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1. Check all wiper blades for condition and signs of splits or damage.

2. Check security of wiper arms.

3. Operate front and rear screen washers, check that jets are clear and correctly aimed.

4. Operate front and rear wipers at all speeds and check for smooth, smear free operation.

Check High/Low Gear Engagement

1. Select LOW range gear, drive vehicle forwards 3 to 4 vehicle lengths, stop vehicle and select HIGH range gear - gears must engage smoothly.

Pollen Filter

1. Replace pollen filter. For additional information, refer to: Pollen Filter (412-01 Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).

Corrosion/Cosmetic Inspection

1. Carry out the annual corrosion/cosmetic inspection using the Annual Corrosion Inspection Sheet.

Wheels and Tires

1. Check that tires comply with manufacturer's specification. For additional information, refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Description and Operation).

2. Check/adjust tire pressures including spare. For additional information, refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Description and Operation).

3. Vehicle fitted with Uni-directional tires: Mark the wheel to stud relationship of each road wheel and note location of each road wheel to its respective hub.

4. Loosen road wheel nuts. Raise vehicle to a wheel free condition. For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

5. Remove the road wheels.

6. Visually check tires for condition, lumps or bulges. Check tread depth across the width of the tire and around the circumference; make sure that remaining tread depth does not contravene local legislative requirements.

NOTE:

Do not install wheels at this stage.

Braking System
CAUTION:

When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service items must be carried out every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km)

1. Inspect front brake pads for wear. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Specifications).

2. Inspect rear brake pads for wear. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Specifications).

3. Check brake calipers for signs of fluid leaks.

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4. Check brake discs for condition.

5. Check all brake booster and brake system pipes and hoses for condition, chafing and leaks.

6. Clean road wheel hub spigots and apply grease, Land Rover Part Number RYL 105020 to the wheel mating surface of each spigot.

7. Vehicles fitted with Uni-directional tires:Install road wheels on their respective hubs ensuring that stud to wheel relationship is maintained.

8. Vehicles fitted with NON uni-directional tires: Install wheels on the opposite side of the vehicle but make sure that they are on the same axle as they were originally installed.

9. Install road wheel nuts and tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).

CAUTION:

When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried out every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km).

10. Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km): Replace brake fluid. For additional information, refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures) / Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).

11. Every 6 years or 90,000 miles (144,000 km): Replace all flexible brake hoses.

Electric Parking Brake

CAUTION:

When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service items must be carried out every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km)

1. Check the adjustment of the electric parking brake. For additional information, refer to: Parking Brake Shoe and Lining Adjustment (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).

2. Vehicles operating under arduous conditions: Check the condition of the electric parking brake system.

Road Wheel Speed Sensors
CAUTION:

When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried out every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km).

1. Inspect the road wheel speed sensor harnesses for damage.

Radiator and Cooling Fan

1. Vehicles operating under arduous conditions: Visually check radiator for external obstructions, check cooling fan blades for damage.

Air Suspension

1. Every 5 years or 75,000 miles (120,000 km) - Vehicles operating under arduous conditions: Replace air suspension compressor filter. For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Air Filter (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Door Locks and Hinges

1. Check operation of all door locks, bonnet lock and fuel filler flap.

2. Lubricate all door check straps, bonnet catch and fuel filler flap catch.

Cooling System

1. Check specific gravity of coolant using a hydrometer.

NOTE:

A suitable hydrometer is available from the Equipment Programme under Part Number 511 3302 001 00.

2. Top-up cooling system if necessary. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-03A Engine Cooling - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Specifications) / Specifications (303-03B Engine Cooling - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications).

CAUTION:

Anti-freeze concentration must be maintained at 50%.

Cooling system - Check/Top-up

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WARNING:

Since injury such as scalding could be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion tank whilst the system is hot.

CAUTION:

Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If coolant is spilled, immediately remove the coolant and wash the area with water.

1. Check the level of coolant in the expansion tank. With the engine cold, the coolant level must be to the 'UPPER LEVEL' indicator mark above the 'COLD FILL RANGE' text on the side of the expansion tank. Ignore any coolant which may be visible in the top section of the tank.

2. If topping-up is required, remove expansion tank filler cap and top-up coolant level to the 'UPPER LEVEL' indicator mark. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-03A Engine Cooling - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Specifications) / Specifications (303-03B Engine Cooling - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications).

CAUTION:

Always top-up with a 50% mixture of anti-freeze and water.

3.Install expansion tank filler cap, tighten cap until ratchet is heard to 'click'.

Coolant - Replace

1. Every 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km): Replace the coolant. For additional information, refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures) / Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03B Engine Cooling - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, General Procedures).

Ignition System

1. Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km) Vehicles using LEADED fuel or those fitted with COPPER spark plugs: Replace spark plugs. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-07A Engine Ignition - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Specifications) / Spark Plugs (303-07A Engine Ignition - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation) / Specifications (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications) / Spark Plugs (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

2. Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km) - Vehicles operating under arduous conditions: Replace spark plugs. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-07A Engine Ignition - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Specifications) / Spark Plugs (303-07A Engine Ignition - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation) / Specifications (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications) / Spark Plugs (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

3. Every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - 4.4 litre and 4.2 Litre Supercharged V8 engines: Replace spark plugs. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications) / Spark Plugs (303-07B Engine Ignition - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

Air Filtering
CAUTION:

When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service item must be carried out every 12 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

1. Every 4 years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km) - 4.4 Litre engine: Replace the air filter element. For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner Element (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

2. Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000km) - 4.2 Litre Supercharged engine:Replace the air filter element. For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner Element (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

Ancillary Drive Belt

1. Check the condition of the ancillary drive belt.

2. Remove all traces of mud and dirt from the drive belt and pulleys.

3. Check the drive belt for signs of splitting and wear.

CAUTION:

When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service items must be carried out every 5 years or 75,000 miles (120,000 km).

4. Every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - Vehicles with Dynamic Response installed: Replace the ancillary drive belt. For additional information, refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05A Accessory Drive - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

5. Every 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) - Vehicles without Dynamic Response installed: Replace the ancillary drive belt. For additional information, refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05B Accessory Drive - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).

Fluid Levels
Brake fluid reservoir

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1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover.

2. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir, the level must be to the 'MAX' mark on the reservoir; top-up if necessary.

3. Clean the area around the reservoir filler cap, remove cap.

4. If necessary, top-up using the recommended fluid to the 'MAX' mark on the reservoir. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).

5. Install the reservoir filler cap.

6. Install the brake fluid reservoir cover.

Power steering fluid reservoir

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CAUTION:

To prevent over filling, check/top-up the system with the engine switched off and the system cold. Make sure that the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position, do not turn the steering wheel prior to checking the fluid level.

1. Check that the fluid level is to the mid-way mark between the 'MAX' and 'MIN' marks on the fluid reservoir, top-up if necessary.

2. Clean the area around the reservoir filler cap, remove cap.

3. If necessary, top-up using the recommended fluid to the mid-way mark on the reservoir. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-02 Power Steering, Specifications).

CAUTION:

Do not fill reservoir above the 'MAX' mark.

4. Install the reservoir filler cap.

Windshield washer reservoir

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1. Remove the windshield washer reservoir filler cap.

2. Top-up the reservoir using a mixture of an approved windshield washer fluid and water until the level is to the bottom of the gauze filter in the reservoir filler neck.

3. Install the reservoir filler cap.

Dynamic Response reservoir

1. Check that the fluid level is to the mid-way mark between the 'MAX' and 'MIN' marks on the fluid reservoir, top-up if necessary.

2. Clean the area around the reservoir filler cap, remove cap.

3. If necessary, top-up using the recommended fluid to the mid-way mark on the reservoir.

Engine Oil and Filter
CAUTIONS:
  • NAS and Rest of World Vehicles - Not UK and Europe: The following service items must be carried out every 6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

  • When vehicles are operating under arduous conditions, the following service items must be carried out every 3 months or 3,750 miles (6,000 km).

1. Renew engine oil and filter - 4.2 litre supercharged engine. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-01A Engine - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Specifications) / Engine Oil Draining and Filling (303-01A Engine - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).

2. Renew engine oil and filter - 4.4 litre engine. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (303-01B Engine - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications) / Engine Oil Draining and Filling (303-01A Engine - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).

Automatic Transmission

1. Every 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km): Renew automatic transmission fluid - 4.4 litre engine. For additional information, refer to:

Specifications (307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Specifications),
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).

Renew automatic transmission fluid - 4.2 Litre supercharged engine.For additional information, refer to: Specifications (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Specifications) / Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, General Procedures).

Transfer Case

1. Every 5 years or 75,000 miles (120,000 km): Renew transfer case oil. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (308-07B Transfer Case, Specifications) / Transfer Case Draining and Filling (308-07 Transfer Case, General Procedures).

Differential Assemblies

1. Every 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km): Renew front differential oil. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications) / Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

2. Every 5 years or 75,000 miles (120,000 km): Renew rear 'Electronic Torque Managed (ETM)' differential oil. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications) / Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

3. Every 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km): Renew rear 'OPEN' differential oil. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications) / Differential Draining and Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).

Suspension and Body Mountings

1. Check for free play in all suspension and body mounting rubbers.

2. Check condition of suspension rubber boots and gaiters.

3.Lift the vehicle so that front wheels are clear of ground/ramp to enable insertion of a suitable lever (e.g. a 1200mm long steel tube). Check the lower ball joints for free play by placing the lever between the ground/ramp and the tire, and lifting the wheel assembly with the lever. A second person will be required to check simultaneously for any ball joint lift. If free play (knock) is noted in the ball joint, replacement is required.

Removable Tow Bar

1. Check condition of removable tow bar. For additional information, refer to: Tow Bar Mounting Check (502-02 Full Frame and Body Mounting, General Procedures).

Fuel System

1. Check fuel system pipes, hoses and unions for chafing, leaks and corrosion.

Electrical Harnesses

1. Check all electrical harnesses for chafing.

Oil/Fluid Leaks

1. Check for oil/fluid leaks.

Exhaust System

1. Check exhaust system for leaks, security and damage.

Power Steering

1. Check power steering rod ball joint fixings, gaiters and condition of ball joints and dust covers.

2. Check power steering pipes, hoses and unions for chafing, leaks and corrosion.

NOTE:

M14 tie rod end nuts do not require checking.

3. Check torque of the tie rod end nuts - M12 nuts tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).

Fault Lamp(s)

1. If fault lamp(s) are illuminated, test the associated system using approved Land Rover diagnositc equipment and report findings.

Road Test

1. Carry out road test of vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Road/Roller Testing (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

General

1. Endorse Service Record.

2. Report any unusual features of vehicle condition and any additional work required.

Additional Items That May Require Attention
It is recommended that:

1. Every 6 years: All brake fluid hydraulic seals are replaced.

NOTE:

This is in addition to the maintenance requirement that flexible brake hoses MUST be replaced at this service interval.

2. After 50 miles (80 km) continuous use in severe off-road conditions i.e. wading, deep mud and abrasive grit/slurry: The electric parking brake should be cleaned and inspected.

3. After 50 miles (80 km) continuous use in severe off-road conditions i.e. wading, deep mud and abrasive grit/slurry: The ancillary drive belt should be cleaned and inspected.

4. Vehicles with air suspension: Vehicles used extensively in arduous or off road conditions will require the compressor air inlet filter to be renewed more frequently.

5. Vehicles used in dusty or field conditions or deep wading: More frequent attention to the air cleaner will be required.