All Models
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Repairs › All Models
Transfer box - IRDAll Models
All Models
- Remove 8 bolts securing end cover to main case of IRD.
- Remove end cover from IRD main case.
Refit
- Clean remains of old sealant from mating faces of end cover and IRD main case.
- Apply a narrow bead of RTV Silicone sealant to mating face of end cover.
- Fit end cover to IRD main case and tighten bolts to 30Nm.
Diesel Models
- Fit IRD support bracket and tighten bolts initially only to ensure all mating faces are touching. Finally tighten bolts to 50 Nm.
- Fit lower tie bar and bracket and tighten bolts securing bracket to 90 Nm.
- Fit bolt securing lower tie bar to sub frame and tighten both tie bar bolts to 80 Nm.
Petrol Models
- 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
- Fit engine lower tie bar with bracket and tighten bolts securing bracket to sump to 45 Nm.
- Fit bolt securing engine lower tie bar to sub frame and tighten both tie bar bolts to 80 Nm.
All models
- Fit RH drive shaft seal. See TRANSFER BOX, Repairs.
- Fill IRD with fluid. See MAINTENANCE.
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Land Rover Freelander
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Land Rover Freelander
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