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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)05 · Engine - K Series
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Valve stem oil seal - engine set

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Valve stem oil seal - engine set
Engine - K SeriesValve stem oil seal - engine set · page 1 of 2

VALVE STEM OIL SEAL - ENGINE SET

Service repair no - 12.30.27

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove inlet and exhaust camshafts. See ’K’ Series Engine Overhaul Manual - Overhaul.
Valve stem oil seal - engine set – Remove inlet and exhaust camshafts. See ’K’ Series Engine Overhaul Manual - Overhaul.
  1. Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove 4 spark plugs.
Valve stem oil seal - engine set – Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove 4 spark plugs.
  1. Fit and tighten air line adaptor tool LRT-12-142 into spark plug hole.
  2. Connect an airline to adaptor and apply air pressure.
  3. Remove hydraulic tappet from each valve.

CAUTION: Retain tappets in fitted order and store inverted to prevent oil loss.

Valve stem oil seal - engine set – Remove hydraulic tappet from each valve.
  1. Fit tool LRT-12-142 to valve spring cap.
  2. Strike head of tool firmly with hammer to release valve spring collets.
  3. Remove collets from magnetic end of tool.
  4. Remove valve spring cap and spring.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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