Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Maintenance05 Engine - K Series06 Engine - L Series07 Emission control08 Engine management system - MEMS09 Engine management system - EDC10 Fuel delivery system11 Cooling system - K Series12 Cooling system - L Series13 Manifold & exhaust systems14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox - PG116 Transfer box - IRD17 Drive shafts18 Rear axle and final drive19 Steering20 Front suspension21 Rear suspension22 Brakes23 Restraint systems24 Body25 Heating & ventilation26 Air conditioning27 Wipers & washers28 Electrical29 Instruments
Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)06 · Engine - L Series
06 · Engine

Models with air conditioning

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › Models with air conditioning
Engine - L SeriesModels with air conditioning
  1. Clean camshaft cover and mating face on camshaft carrier.
  2. Fit NEW gasket to camshaft cover.
Fit NEW gasket to camshaft cover.
  1. Fit camshaft cover and tighten bolts in sequence shown to 9 Nm.
  2. Connect glow plug feed lead and tighten nut to 2.5 Nm.
  3. Connect top hose to engine and tighten hose clip.

Models with air conditioning

  1. Fit alternator upper fixing bolt and tighten to 25 Nm.

All models

  1. Connect multiplug to coolant temperature sensor and coolant temperature transmitter lead to engine harness.
  2. Connect brake servo vacuum hose to vacuum pump and secure with clip.
  3. Align brake servo vacuum pipe to camshaft cover and secure with bolt.
  4. Fit FIP drive belt rear cover and tighten bolts.
  5. Clean FIP drive belt tensioner.
  6. Hold tensioner off and fit Allen bolt.
  7. Fit camshaft drive belt rear cover and secure with bolts.
  8. Align engine harness to belt cover and secure with clips.
  9. Clean camshaft drive gear and mating face.
  10. Fit camshaft drive gear and fit new bolt; do not tighten bolt at this stage.
  11. Clean FIP belt drive gear and mating face.
  12. Fit FIP belt drive gear and fit new bolt.
  13. Restrain camshaft drive gear using tool LRT-12-132 and tighten camshaft and FIP drive gear bolts to 20 Nm + 90° .

CAUTION: Ensure camshaft does not rotate.

  1. Fit inlet and exhaust manifold. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS - ’L’ SERIES, Repairs.
  2. Fit injector pipes. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - EDC, Repairs.
All models – Fit injector pipes. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - EDC, Repairs.
  1. Align camshaft gear timing mark with mark on back cover.
  2. Insert timing pin LRT-12-058 through hole in gearbox mounting plate. Hold pin in contact with flywheel and using assistance, carefully rotate crankshaft clockwise until timing pin can be felt to enter hole in flywheel.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft too far, pistons may contact valves.

  1. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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