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Land Rover Freelander Workshop Manual (1998-2000)16 · Transfer box - IRD
16 · General

All Models

Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander Workshop Manual
Year
1998–2000
Section
Repairs › All Models
Transfer box - IRDAll Models

All Models

All models
  1. Remove 8 bolts securing end cover to main case of IRD.
  2. Remove end cover from IRD main case.

Refit

  1. Clean remains of old sealant from mating faces of end cover and IRD main case.
All models – Clean remains of old sealant from mating faces of end cover and IRD main case.
  1. Apply a narrow bead of RTV Silicone sealant to mating face of end cover.
  2. Fit end cover to IRD main case and tighten bolts to 30Nm.

Diesel Models

  1. Fit IRD support bracket and tighten bolts initially only to ensure all mating faces are touching. Finally tighten bolts to 50 Nm.
  2. Fit lower tie bar and bracket and tighten bolts securing bracket to 90 Nm.
  3. Fit bolt securing lower tie bar to sub frame and tighten both tie bar bolts to 80 Nm.

Petrol Models

  1. Fit IRD support bracket and tighten bolts initially only to ensure all mating faces are touching. Tighten in the following sequence: 5 bolts securing support bracket to IRD 50 Nm 1 bolt securing IRD support bracket to PAS pump bracket 50 Nm 3 bolts securing support bracket to sump 90Nm
  2. Fit engine lower tie bar with bracket and tighten bolts securing bracket to sump to 45 Nm.
  3. Fit bolt securing engine lower tie bar to sub frame and tighten both tie bar bolts to 80 Nm.

All models

  1. Fit RH drive shaft seal. See TRANSFER BOX, Repairs.
  2. Fill IRD with fluid. See MAINTENANCE.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander

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