All models (page 6 of 6)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Repairs
Engine - L SeriesAll models · page 6 of 6
- Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions clockwise and fit timing pin LRT-12-058.
CAUTION: Ensure pin is fully inserted in hole in flywheel.
- Check that camshaft gear timing mark is aligned with mark on back cover.
- Insert locking pin LRT-12-141 through hole in FIP drive gear and into hole in adapter plate.
CAUTION: To ensure FIP timing is correct, pin must be a sliding fit. If pin is a tight fit, adjustment procedure must be repeated.
- On completion, remove timing pin LRT-12-058 and locking pin LRT-12-141.
- Fit FIP timing belt cover. See this section.
- Clean camshaft gear damper.
- Fit camshaft gear damper with timing groove in damper aligned with groove in gear.
- Fit NEW Torx screws and tighten to 10 Nm.
- Fit timing gear upper cover. See this section.
- Centralise engine in engine bay.
- Fit LH engine mounting bracket to body and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
- Fit mounting strut to starter motor and tighten bolt to 80 Nm.
- Fit LH engine mounting. See this section.
- Align tie bar to bracket on sump.
- Fit bolts securing tie bar to bracket on sump and subframe and tighten both bolts to 80 Nm.
- Release lifting chains and remove hooks from lifting eyes on engine.
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Land Rover Freelander 1998 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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