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)15 · Manual gearbox - PG1
15 · Transmission

Gearbox - ’l’ series (page 5 of 6)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs
Manual gearbox - PG1Gearbox - ’l’ series · page 5 of 6
Diagram
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing LH mounting bracket to gearbox.
  2. Remove gearbox mounting bracket.
  3. Remove 6 bolts securing gearbox to gearbox adaptor plate.
  4. With assistance, carefully release gearbox from engine.
  5. Lower gearbox to the floor and remove lifting equipment.
  6. Remove gearbox from under vehicle.
Remove gearbox from under vehicle.
  1. Remove and discard IRD ’O’ ring.

Refit

  1. Clean mating faces of gearbox and adaptor plate..
  2. Clean mating faces of IRD unit and gearbox.
  3. Lubricate and fit NEW ’O’ ring to IRD unit.
  4. Inspect drive shaft seals for damage and renew if necessary.
  5. Lightly grease gearbox splines with molybdenum disulphide grease.
  6. Position gearbox under vehicle and connect lifting equipment.
  7. With assistance, raise gearbox, manoeuvre into position and locate on dowels.
  8. Fit 6 bolts securing gearbox to adaptor plate and tighten to 80 Nm.
  9. Align fuel and coolant pipe bracket and secure with bolt.

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