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Range Rover L322 4.4 TDV8 diesel: transfer box & locking-diff oil

Transmission · Range Rover L322 (2002–12) · 2010–2012

How often: every 60,000 mi or 5 yrs, whichever comes first. Land Rover changes the transfer box and rear locking diff oil every 5 years on vehicles that have them.

Transfer box	Two-speed transfer box: see above

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

Transfer box oil (Land Rover-specified fluid)
Locking diff oil (if fitted) (Land Rover-specified fluid)

Tools

Socket set
Oil pump

Step by step

Check your vehicle has a two-speed transfer box (a low-range button) and an electronic locking rear diff.
Drain and refill each to its level plug with the specified fluid.

More Range Rover L322 4.4 TDV8 diesel servicing

Service: engine oil & filter every 16,000 mi or year
Pollen (cabin) filter every 16,000 mi or year
Air filter element every 32,000 mi or 2 yrs
Diesel fuel filter every 32,000 mi or 2 yrs
Auxiliary belt & tensioner check every 16,000 mi or year
DPF & EGR health check every 16,000 mi or year
Coolant change (10-year) every 10 yrs
Brakes, tyres & suspension inspection every 16,000 mi or year
Brake fluid change every 3 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & differentials every 60,000 mi or 6 yrs
Air suspension check every 16,000 mi or year
Electric parking brake check every 16,000 mi or year
Underbody & corrosion check every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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