Freelander Service Procedures
ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-18 REPAIRS
13. Release injectors from manifolds and carefully
lay fuel rail and injectors aside.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
14. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
and remove 8 cylinder head bolts.
15. With assistance, remove cylinder head
assembly.
CAUTION: Support both ends of cylinder
head on blocks of wood.
16. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft whilst
LH cylinder head is fitted.
17. Fit cylinder liner clamps LRT-12-144 and
secure with cylinder head bolts.
CAUTION: Ensure that feet of clamps do not
protrude over bores.
Refit
1. Clean cylinder head mating face.
CAUTION: Use suitable gasket removal
spray and a plastic scraper.
2. Remove bolts securing cylinder liner clamps
LRT-12-144 to cylinder block and remove
clamps.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft.
3. Clean cylinder block mating face and dowel
holes.
4. Clean cylinder head bolts and wipe dry.
5. Lightly lubricate threads and beneath heads of
cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil.
6. Check that fitted height of dowels is between 10
to 11 mm (0.40 to 0.43 in) above cylinder block
top face. Replace dowels if fitted height is
incorrect.
7. Fit new cylinder head gasket onto cylinder
block with the word 'TOP' uppermost.
8. With assistance, fit cylinder head and carefully
position RH inlet to LH inlet manifold.
9. Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT
DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.
