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01 02 WORKSHOP MANUAL SUPPLEMENT03 04 CONTENTS05 06 CONTENTS07 INFORMATION08 09 INTRODUCTION10 GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA11 ENGINE TUNING DATA12 GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS13 MAINTENANCE14 ENGINE15 EMISSION CONTROL16 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM17 FUEL SYSTEM18 COOLING SYSTEM19 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM20 CLUTCH21 MANUAL GEARBOX22 TRANSFER GEARBOX23 PROPELLER SHAFTS24 STEERING25 FRONT SUSPENSION26 REAR SUSPENSION27 BRAKES28 CHASSIS AND BODY29 PANEL REPAIRS30 AIR CONDITIONING31 WIPERS AND WASHERS32 ELECTRICAL33 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover TD5 Defender12 · GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
12 · General

UNIFIED THREAD IDENTIFICATION

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender TD5 Defender
Section
UNIFIED THREAD IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL FITTING REMINDERSUNIFIED THREAD IDENTIFICATION · page 1 of 2
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GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS

7

INFORMATION

COTTER PINS

1. Fit new cotter pins throughout when replacing

any unit.

2. Always fit cotter pins where cotter pins were

originally used. Do not substitute spring
washers: there is always a good reason for the
use of a cotter pin.

3. All cotter pins should be fitted as shown unless

otherwise stated.

NUTS

1. When tightening a slotted or castellated nut

never loosen it to insert cotter pin or locking wire
except in those recommended cases where this
forms part of an adjustment. If difficulty is
experienced, alternative washers or nuts should
be selected, or washer thickness reduced.

2. Where self-locking nuts have been removed it is

advisable to replace them with new ones of the
same type.

NOTE: Where bearing pre-load is involved
nuts should be tightened in accordance
with special instructions.

LOCKING WIRE

1. Fit new locking wire of the correct type for all

assemblies incorporating it.

2. Arrange wire so that its tension tends to tighten

the bolt heads, or nuts, to which it is fitted.

SCREW THREADS

1. Both UNF and Metric threads to ISO standards

are used. See below for thread identification.

2. Damaged threads must always be discarded.

Cleaning up threads with a die or tap impairs the
strength and closeness of fit of the threads and
is not recommended.

3. Always ensure that replacement bolts are at

least equal in strength to those replaced.

4. Do not allow oil, grease or jointing compound to

enter blind threaded holes. The hydraulic action
on screwing in the bolt or stud could split the
housing.

5. Always tighten a nut or bolt to the recommended

torque value. Damaged or corroded threads can
affect the torque reading.

6. To check or re-tighten a bolt or screw to a

specified torque value first loosen a quarter of a
turn, then re-tighten to the correct value.

7. Oil thread lightly before tightening to ensure a

free running thread, except in the case of
threads treated with sealant/lubricant, and
self-locking nuts.

UNIFIED THREAD IDENTIFICATION

1. Bolts

A circular recess is stamped in the upper surface
of the bolt head.

2. Nuts

A continuous line of circles is indented on one of
the flats of the hexagon, parallel to the axis of
the nut.

3. Studs, Brake Rods, etc.

The component is reduced to the core diameter
for a short length at its extremity.

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