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

Seal - camshaft - front (page 4 of 4)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesSeal - camshaft - front · page 4 of 4
Diagram
  1. Loosen tensioner pulley Allen bolt until tensioner moves easily without tipping.
  2. Release camshaft timing belt tensioner plunger using tool LRT-12-143.
  3. Remove tool LRT-12-143 from camshaft timing belt tensioner and tighten Allen bolt to 55 Nm.
  4. Fit access plug to back cover.
  5. Remove timing pin LRT-12-058 from flywheel.
  6. Using a socket and extension bar on crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft 2 turns clockwise and fit timing pin LRT-12-058 into flywheel ensuring pin is fully inserted in hole in flywheel.
  7. Check camshaft gear timing mark is aligned with mark on back cover.
  8. Slacken Allen bolt securing belt tensioner pulley, allow pulley to react and tighten Allen bolt to 55 Nm.

CAUTION: Do not exceed specified torque figure.

  1. Fit access plug to timing gear lower cover.
  2. Remove timing pin LRT-12-058.
Remove timing pin LRT-12-058.
  1. Restrain camshaft gear using tool LRT-12-132.
  2. Tighten camshaft gear retaining bolt to 20 Nm + 90° .
  3. Fit camshaft gear damper and align timing mark with camshaft gear. Secure with new Torx screws. Tighten screws to 10 Nm.
  4. Lower RH side of engine to body.
  5. Fit timing gear upper cover. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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