Recall - Brake Caliper Bolt Inspection
No: D333Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 07/11/00
RECALL
Incorrectly Tightened Caliper Bolts
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LP) YA441000 to YA444043
SITUATION:
CALIPER RETENTION BOLTS INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED
Land Rover has determined that some vehicles built within the affected VIN range may have had incorrect torque applied to the caliper mounting bolts. It is possible that incorrectly tightened bolts could loosen, placing the effectiveness of the braking system in jeopardy.
RESOLUTION:
TIGHTEN ALL BRAKE CALIPER RETENTION BOLTS
Determine if the vehicle has been inspected previously by accessing the Land Rover Link On-line DCS. If inspection is required, apply the specified torque outlined in the Repair Procedure section of this TIB to ensure that all calipers on vehicles in the affected VIN range are securely fastened.
All affected vehicles currently held in Retailer inventory as new or used vehicles must be repaired prior to sale. Refer to Service Bulletin SRE00-03 for a listing of affected vehicles believed to be in Retailer inventory.
PARTS INFORMATION:
No parts involved
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
D333 Range Rover Time 0.35hrs
Confirm proper torque on all caliper mounting bolts (Material allowance for label included in time)
NOTE:
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this campaign, it will be necessary to utilize the Vehicle Warranty/Recall Search function of the Land Rover Link Online DCS. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Raise vehicle on a lift, align the wheels straight ahead and set the parking brake.
2. Inspect all bolt locations to ensure that all bolts are resent.
CAUTION:
A suitable extension will be required to access the caliper retention bolts. Flexible extensions should NOT be used.
3. Set torque wrench to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft.).
4. Using a 12-point 13mm socket, tighten the left and right rear caliper mounting bolts (4 bolts total) to 100 Nm. (Figure 1)
5. Set torque wrench to 165 Nm (122 lbf.ft.).
6. Using 12 point 19mm socket, tighten the left and right front caliper mounting bolts (4 bolts total) to 165 Nm. (Figure 2)
CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Campaign labels may have multiple campaign numbers written on them if multiple campaigns are performed at the same time.
1. When all specified repairs have been accomplished, prepare the campaign label (LRN0002LABEL) as follows:
a) Place the label on a hard surface.
b) Use a ballpoint pen to neatly write/scribe in the bare aluminum areas of the label the following information:
^ Service Campaign code performed ("D333")
^ Your Retailer code
^ The date of repair
2. Peel the label back, apply to radiator support and roll the label with the special roller.