Freelander Service Procedures
STEERING
REPAIRS
57-11
Drive belt - K1.8
$% 57.20.02
Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Turn steering on RH lock.
3. Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
4. Fit a 13 mm spanner to hexagon on belt
tensioner and rotate fully clockwise to release
tension on drive belt.
5. To hold tensioner in this position, fit a suitable
pin, not exceeding 3 mm diameter, through
centre of hexagon into tensioner backplate.
6. Remove and discard drive belt.
Refit
1. Clean drive belt pulley grooves and ensure
grooves are not damaged.
2. Fit drive belt. Ensure belt is located correctly in
pulley grooves.
3. Release tension, remove retaining pin and
lower tensioner pulley onto drive belt.
4. Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
5. Straighten steering.
6. Connect battery earth lead.
