Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Maintenance05 Engine - K Series06 Engine - L Series07 Emission control08 Engine management system - MEMS09 Engine management system - EDC10 Fuel delivery system11 Cooling system - K Series12 Cooling system - L Series13 Manifold & exhaust systems14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox - PG116 Transfer box - IRD17 Drive shafts18 Rear axle and final drive19 Steering20 Front suspension21 Rear suspension22 Brakes23 Restraint systems24 Body25 Heating & ventilation26 Air conditioning27 Wipers & washers28 Electrical29 Instruments
Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)05 · Engine - K Series
05 · Engine

Gasket - camshaft cover - ’k’ series

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Gasket - camshaft cover - ’k’ series
Engine - K SeriesGasket - camshaft cover - ’k’ series
  1. Connect heater hose to coolant rail and secure clip.
  2. Connect heater hose to water outlet elbow and secure clip.
  3. Connect bottom hose to coolant rail and secure clip.
  4. Fit top hose and secure clips.
  5. Connect high pressure pipe to PAS pump, fit and tighten bracket bolt to 10 Nm.
  6. Tighten PAS pipe union to 25 Nm.
  7. Connect low pressure pipe to PAS pump and secure clip.
  8. Position throttle cable in clip, locate in cam and abutment bracket.
  9. Connect purge valve pipe to manifold.
  10. Connect vacuum pipe to manifold.
  11. Connect fuel feed pipe to manifold.
  12. Position slave cylinder and secure with ’C’ clip.
  13. Secure harness clip, connect and secure multiplugs to main harness.
  14. Position positive leads to fuse box fit and tighten screws.
  15. Fit fuse box cover.
  16. Connect engine harness multiplug to fuse box.
  17. Fit battery carrier. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  18. Align lower tie rod to bracket, fit and tighten bolt to 80 Nm.
  19. Fit lower tie rod to subframe bolt, tighten to 80 Nm.
  20. Position engine earth lead to gearbox, fit and tighten bolt to 45 Nm.
  21. Fit bolt to gear change steady rod and tighten to 25 Nm.
  22. Fit NEW roll pin to gear change and secure cover.
  23. Position propeller shaft, align reference marks, fit and tighten bolts to 40 Nm.
  24. Fit exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  25. Fit front drive shafts. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.
  26. If required refill engine with oil. See MAINTENANCE.
  27. Refill IRD unit with oil. See MANUAL GEARBOX, Adjustments.
  28. Refill gear box with oil. See MANUAL GEARBOX, Adjustments.
  29. Refill cooling system with coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’K’ SERIES, Adjustments.
  30. Fit bonnet. See BODY, Repairs.

GASKET - CAMSHAFT COVER - ’K’ SERIES

Service repair no - 12.29.40

NOTE: In the event of slight weepage from the camshaft cover gasket, first check torque of cover fixings before replacing gasket. Retighten fixings to 10 Nm if necessary.

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
Gasket - camshaft cover - ’k’ series – Disconnect battery earth lead.
  1. Release 2 clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses from camshaft cover.
  2. Remove 2 screws securing spark plug cover and remove cover.
  3. Disconnect h.t. leads from spark plugs, release lead mounting rubbers and place leads aside.
  4. Progressively loosen and remove 15 bolts securing camshaft cover.
  5. Remove camshaft cover.

NOTE: The gasket is re-usable and should remain attached to camshaft cover.

  1. Check condition of sealing path. It should be complete and attached to gasket. Remove gasket from camshaft cover only if sealing path is damaged or detached from gasket.

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