Technical Service Bulletins of the 1997 Land Rover Defender

There have been 11 technical service bulletins issued for the 1997 Land Rover Defender.

1 1997 Land Rover Defender electrical system wiring TSB (Bulletin 860498NAS)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 2, 1998
Component: Electrical system wiring.
Bulletin Summary: Technical information on multi-functioning unit wiring.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Land Rover Classic, 1997 Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery.

2 1997 Land Rover Defender structure body TSB (Bulletin 600197)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 14, 1998
Component: Structure body.
Bulletin Summary: Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1990 Land Rover Classic, 1991 Land Rover Classic, 1992 Land Rover Classic, 1993 Land Rover Classic, 1994 Land Rover Classic, 1995 Land Rover Classic, 1994 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Defender, 1996 Land Rover Defender, 1997 Land Rover Defender, 1994 Land Rover Discovery, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 1997 Land Rover Discovery.

3 1997 Land Rover Defender unknown or other TSB (Bulletin H472)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 22, 1997
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Situation with incorrect bolt used in assembly.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Land Rover Defender.

4 1997 Land Rover Defender air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 80/02/97/NAS)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 18, 1997
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Technical information on improving air conditioner reliability.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Land Rover Defender.

5 1997 Land Rover Defender gasoline carburetor system TSB (Bulletin 19/05/97/NAS)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 18, 1997
Component: Gasoline carburetor system.
Bulletin Summary: Subject pertaining to air intake hose improvements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Land Rover Defender.

6 1997 Land Rover Defender axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 41/01/97NAS)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 14, 1997
Component: Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Transfer gearbox output seal replacement.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Land Rover Defender.

7 1997 Land Rover Defender suspension multiple axle TSB (Bulletin 51/06/96)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 31, 1996
Component: Suspension multiple axle.
Bulletin Summary: Pride - rear stub axle seal: new part introduction.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 1997 Land Rover Discovery.

8 1997 Land Rover Defender front suspension wheel bearing TSB (Bulletin 54/02/96)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 31, 1996
Component: Front suspension wheel bearing.
Bulletin Summary: Pride - front stub axle seal: new part introduction.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Land Rover Defender, 1996 Land Rover Defender, 1997 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 1997 Land Rover Discovery.

9 1997 Land Rover Defender front suspension wheel bearing TSB (Bulletin 51/04/96US)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 13, 1996
Component: Front suspension wheel bearing.
Bulletin Summary: New torque setting - hub nut.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1990 Land Rover Classic, 1991 Land Rover Classic, 1992 Land Rover Classic, 1993 Land Rover Classic, 1994 Land Rover Classic, 1995 Land Rover Classic, 1996 Land Rover Classic, 1997 Land Rover Classic, 1992 Land Rover Defender, 1993 Land Rover Defender, 1994 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Defender, 1996 Land Rover Defender, 1997 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 1997 Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Discovery.

10 1997 Land Rover Defender ignition TSB (Bulletin 19/07/96)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 6, 1996
Component: Ignition.
Bulletin Summary: Pride - 14cux coil connections.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1990 Land Rover Classic, 1991 Land Rover Classic, 1992 Land Rover Classic, 1993 Land Rover Classic, 1994 Land Rover Classic, 1995 Land Rover Classic, 1996 Land Rover Classic, 1997 Land Rover Classic, 1992 Land Rover Defender, 1993 Land Rover Defender, 1994 Land Rover Defender, 1995 Land Rover Defender, 1996 Land Rover Defender, 1997 Land Rover Defender, 1994 Land Rover Discovery, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, 1988 Land Rover Range Rover, 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, 1992 Land Rover Range Rover, 1993 Land Rover Range Rover, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, 1997 Land Rover Range Rover.

11 1997 Land Rover Defender unknown or other TSB (Bulletin G96015)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 29, 1996
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: 1997 defender electrical library and diagrams.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Land Rover Defender.


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