Fip timing belt cover (page 5 of 6)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Repairs
Engine - L SeriesFip timing belt cover · page 5 of 6
- Fit torque wrench to square hole in FIP timing belt drive gear as shown and apply an anti-clockwise (as viewed from rear of engine) torque loading of 25 Nm. Maintain loading and tighten 4 bolts securing gear to 25 Nm.
- Remove FIP gear locking pin LRT-12-141 and timing pin LRT-12-058.
- Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions 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 FIP drive gear and into hole in adapter plate.
CAUTION: To ensure FIP timing is correct, locking pin must be a sliding fit. If pin is a tight fit, adjustment procedure must be repeated.
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