Freelander Service Procedures
ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-6
REPAIRS
7. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
22 bolts securing camshaft carrier to cylinder
head until valve spring pressure is released
and remove bolts.
8. Release camshaft carrier from dowels and
remove carrier.
9. Remove both camshafts and discard oil seals.
10. Using a stick magnet, remove 12 hydraulic
tappets from cylinder head.
CAUTION: Store hydraulic tappets in their
fitted order and store upright. Maintain
absolute cleanliness when handling
hydraulic tappets. Failure to observe these
precautions can result in engine failure.
11. Clean camshafts and bearing running surfaces
in camshaft carrier and cylinder head.
12. Inspect camshafts and replace camshafts if
scored, pitted or excessively worn.
Note: Camshafts are colour coded - Inlet -
ORANGE; Exhaust - BLUE.
Refit
1. Thoroughly clean and lubricate hydraulic
tappets with clean engine oil. Fit hydraulic
tappets to original bores in cylinder head.
2. Ensure that mating faces of camshaft carrier
and cylinder head are clean and dry.
3. Lubricate camshafts and bearing journals with
clean engine oil.
4. Position camshafts in cylinder head with rear
timing gear drive slots in each camshaft facing
towards the centre as shown.
CAUTION: Ensure camshafts are in their
correct fitted locations, camshafts are
colour coded - Inlet - ORANGE, Exhaust -
BLUE.
5. Apply continuous thin beads of sealant, Part
No. STC 4600, to paths on camshaft carrier as
shown. Spread sealant to an even film using a
roller.
Ensure sealant does not enter oil feed holes
or grooves and that assembly is completed
within 20 minutes.
