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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)06 · Engine - L Series
06 · Engine

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
Diagram
  1. Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions clockwise and fit timing pin LRT-12-058.

CAUTION: Ensure pin is fully inserted in hole in flywheel.

  1. Check that camshaft gear timing mark is aligned with mark on back cover.
Check that camshaft gear timing mark is aligned with mark on back cover.
  1. 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.

  1. On completion, remove timing pin LRT-12-058 and locking pin LRT-12-141.
  2. Fit FIP timing belt cover. See this section.
  3. Clean camshaft gear damper.
  4. Fit camshaft gear damper with timing groove in damper aligned with groove in gear.
  5. Fit NEW Torx screws and tighten to 10 Nm.
  6. Fit timing gear upper cover. See this section.
  7. Centralise engine in engine bay.
  8. Fit LH engine mounting bracket to body and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
  9. Fit mounting strut to starter motor and tighten bolt to 80 Nm.
  10. Fit LH engine mounting. See this section.
  11. Align tie bar to bracket on sump.
  12. Fit bolts securing tie bar to bracket on sump and subframe and tighten both bolts to 80 Nm.
  13. Release lifting chains and remove hooks from lifting eyes on engine.

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