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

Belt - camshaft drive

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Belt - camshaft drive
Engine - L SeriesBelt - camshaft drive

Refit

  1. Position oil cooler.
  2. Fit bolts securing oil cooler to cylinder block and tighten: M8 bolt to 25 Nm. M10 bolts to 45 Nm.
  3. Clean oil cooler pipes and unions, fit NEW ’O’ rings to pipes.
  4. Connect pipes to oil cooler and tighten unions to 25 Nm.
  5. Tighten oil pipe clamp bolt.
  6. Connect coolant hose to thermostat housing and secure clip.
  7. Position top hose and water pump hose to oil cooler and secure clips.
  8. Top up engine oil. See MAINTENANCE.
  9. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’L’ SERIES, Adjustments.
  10. Fit acoustic cover. See this section.
  11. Connect battery earth lead.

BELT - CAMSHAFT DRIVE

Service repair no - 12.65.18

Remove

  1. Remove both front drive shafts. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.

Models fitted with air conditioning

Models fitted with air conditioning – Remove both front drive shafts. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.
  1. Disconnect multiplug from compressor.
  2. Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to water pump housing.
  3. Release compressor from dowels and tie aside.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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