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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)05 · Engine - K Series
05 · Engine

Remove - Engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Remove - Engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner
Engine - K SeriesRemove - Engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner

Remove - Engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove RH road wheel.
  2. Remove underbelly panel. See BODY, Repairs.
Remove - engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner – Remove underbelly panel. See BODY, Repairs.
  1. Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield and remove splash shield.
  2. Remove timing belt upper cover. See this section.
Remove - engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner – Remove timing belt upper cover. See this section.
  1. Using a socket and extension bar on the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft clockwise to align camshaft gear timing marks with mark on backplate - 90° BTDC.

CAUTION: Never use camshaft gears, gear retaining bolts or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

  1. Fit camshaft gear alignment tool LRT-12-134.
  2. Fit wooden block to jack and position jack to support engine.
Remove - engines fitted with automatic timing belt tensioner – Fit wooden block to jack and position jack to support engine.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing engine RH mounting bracket to engine.
  2. Remove through bolt and nut securing RH mounting bracket to upper tie rod.
  3. Release PAS cooling pipes and position aside.
  4. Remove engine RH mounting bracket.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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