Freelander Service Procedures
ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-63
38. Remove and discard 2 Patchlok bolts securing
tensioner to cylinder block and remove
tensioner.
CAUTION: Exercise great care when
removing bolts, do not apply excessive
torque. If bolts appear to be seized, apply
suitable anti-seize lubricant prior to
removing bolts. DO NOT loosen Allen screw
securing tensioner pulley.
39. If camshaft timing belt is to be refitted, mark
direction of rotation on timing belt before
removal.
40. With care, ease camshaft timing belt from
gears using fingers only and remove timing
belt.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or
camshafts with timing belt removed and
cylinder heads fitted.
CAUTION: Camshaft timing belt must be
replaced if cylinder head is to be removed or
new drive gears, tensioner or coolant pump
are to be fitted. Camshaft timing belts must
be stored and handled with care. Always
store a camshaft timing belt on its edge with
a bend radius greater than 50 mm (2.0 in).
Do not use a camshaft timing belt that has
been twisted or bent double as this will
damage the reinforcing fibres. Do not use a
camshaft timing belt if debris other than belt
dust is found in timing belt covers. Do not
use a camshaft timing belt if partial engine
seizure has occurred. Do not use a
camshaft timing belt if mileage exceeds
72,000 km (45,000 miles). Do not use an oil
or coolant contaminated timing belt, cause
of contamination must be rectified.
41. Remove and discard LH and RH exhaust
camshaft cap seals.
42. Position tools LRT-12-196 to LH and RH front
inlet camshaft gears and into the end of each
exhaust camshaft.
CAUTION: Special tools must be fitted when
tightening or loosening gear retaining bolts,
otherwise damage to camshafts may occur.
43. Remove and discard bolts retaining front inlet
camshaft gears to camshafts.
44. Remove tools LRT-12-196 from both inlet
camshaft gears and exhaust camshafts.
45. Remove camshaft drive gears and hub
assemblies.
