sensor LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owners Manual
Page 529 of 1007
FRONT SUSPENSION
60-10 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Inspect damper, spring mounting rubbers and 
bearing for deterioration and damage.
2.Clean mating faces of spring, mounting and 
mounting plate.
3.Clean damper shaft and bump stop plate.
4.Position spring and damper assembly to spring 
compressor. Compress spring. 
5.Fit damper to spring, ensure spring locates in 
cut recess in damper plate.
6.Fit bump cup, bump stop and dust cover to 
damper.
7.Fit spring aid and bump plate.
8.Fit mounting plate and rebound washer.
9.Using new nut, hold damper shaft with Allen 
key and tighten nut to 57 Nm (42 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting, 
spring and damper dust cover.
10.Release and remove spring from compressor.
11.Clean mating face of top mounting plate.
12.Position damper assembly and align top 
mounting to body, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm 
(33 lbf.ft).
13. LH side: Position fusebox, fit nuts and tighten 
to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft). 
14. LH side: Connect positive and negative leads, 
fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft). 
15. LH side: Connect multiplug to fusebox.
16. RH side: Position coolant reservoir and secure 
with bolt.
17.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten 
to 205 Nm (151 lbf.ft). 
18.Clean anti-roll bar link taper and mating face.
19.Connect anti-roll bar link, fit new nut and tighten 
to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Use a spanner and an Allen key 
to prevent ball joint rotating when undoing 
link.
20.Clean track rod taper and mating face.
21.Connect track rod end to steering arm using 
new nut and tighten nut to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
22.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully 
located into hub, so that sensor touches 
pole wheel teeth.
23.Position ABS harness and brake  hose in 
bracket and secure with clip.
24.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115  Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
25.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
26.Connect battery earth lead.
Lower arm assembly 
$% 60.35.02
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Remove underbelly panel.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Panel - underbelly.
4.Release stake in drive shaft nuts.
5.With an assistant applying brakes, remove and 
discard drive shaft hub nut.
6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on 
damper.
7.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose 
from damper.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub. 
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FRONT SUSPENSION
60-12 REPAIRS
19.Remove nut from rear mounting, remove 
snubber washer and remove mounting.
CAUTION: Note orientation of snubber 
washer.Refit
1.Clean rear mounting mating faces.
2.Fit rear mounting and snubber rubber to lower 
arm, fit nut but do not tighten at this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure correct orientation of 
snubber washer. Ensure that 'OUT' is 
visible on snubber washer when fitted.
3.Position lower arm and align to subframe fit bolt 
but do not tighten at this stage.
4.Clean hub to lower arm ball joint mating faces.
5.Fit hub assembly  to lower joint, fit new nut and 
tighten to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).
6.Clean drive shaft and flange splines.
7.Fit drive shaft to hub.
8.Fit new hub nut but do not tighten at this stage.
9.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten 
to 205 Nm (151 lbf.ft). 
10.Position caliper to brake disc fit bolts and 
tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
11.Fit brake hose to bracket on damper and 
secure with clip.
12.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully 
located into hub, so that sensor touches 
pole wheel teeth.
13.Fit ABS sensor lead to bracket.
14.Tighten lower arm front bush bolts to 190 Nm 
(140 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened 
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
15.Align bush housings ensuring roll pin is 
correctly located. Fit bolts and tighten to 105 
Nm (77 lbf.ft).
16.Tighten rear bush housing nut to 140 Nm (103 
lbf.ft).
17.Fit new drive shaft nut and  tighten to 400 Nm 
(295 lbf.ft). Stake nut to shaft. 
18.Fit underbelly panel.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Panel - underbelly.
19.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
20.Remove stands and lower vehicle. 
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REAR SUSPENSION
64-2 REPAIRS
Bearing - hub 
$% 64.15.14
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.With assistant depressing the brake pedal, 
remove and discard drive shaft nut.
4.Remove brake shoe assembly.
 
 +  BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes - 
rear set.
5.Using LRT-70-007 release handbrake cable 
from backplate and remove from backplate.6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on 
damper.
7.Disconnect brake pipe union from wheel 
cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open 
connections to prevent contamination.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.
9.Remove nut and bolt securing trailing link to 
hub.
10.Remove nut, bolt and washers securing 
transverse links to hub.
11.Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to 
damper.
12.Release damper from hub.
13.Remove hub assembly from drive shaft.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if 
component is removed for access only. 
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REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-5
7.Fit hub to damper and tighten bolts to 205 Nm 
(151 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened 
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
8.Fit nut, bolt and washers securing transverse 
links to hub and tighten nut to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
9.Fit trailing link to hub and tighten nut and bolt to 
120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
NOTE: Ensure that washers are fitted to both 
ends of bolts
10.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully 
located into hub, so that sensor touches 
pole wheel teeth.
11.Fit brake pipe to wheel cylinder and tighten 
union to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
12.Fit clip securing brakepipe to bracket.
13.Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate.
14.Fit brake shoes.
 
 +  BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes - 
rear set.
15.Fit new drive shaft nut and  tighten to 400 Nm 
(295 lbf.ft). Stake nut to shaft. 
16.Bleed brakes.
 
 +  BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake 
bleed.
17.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115  Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
18.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Damper 
$% 64.30.02
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.
4.Position absorbent cloth to catch spillage.
5.Loosen brake pipe union to hose and release 
union.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open 
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on 
damper. Release brake hose from bracket.
7.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose 
from damper.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub. 
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REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-7
17.Remove cover from  top mounting.
18.Compress spring by 2 to 3 cm until loose, hold 
damper shaft with Allen key, remove and 
discard mounting plate nut.
19.Remove top mounting plate.
20.Remove rebound washer and mounting plate.
21.Remove spring aid and bump plate.
22.Remove spring seat, dust cover and bump stop 
cup.
23.Remove damper from spring.
24.Release and remove spring from compressor.Refit
1.Inspect damper, spring mounting rubbers and 
bearing for deterioration and damage.
2.Clean mating faces of spring, mounting and 
mounting plate.
3.Clean damper shaft and bump stop plate.
4.Position spring and damper assembly to spring 
compressor. Compress spring. 
5.Fit damper to spring, ensure spring locates in 
cut recess in damper plate.
6.Fit bump stop, bump stop cup and dust cover to 
damper.
7.Fit spring aid and bump plate.
8.Fit mounting plate and rebound washer.
9.Using new nut, hold damper shaft with Allen 
key and tighten nut to 57 Nm (42 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting, 
spring and damper dust cover.
10.Fit top mounting cover.
11.Release and remove spring from compressor.
12.Clean mating face of top mounting plate.
13.Fit rubber seal to top mounting.
14.Position damper assembly and align top 
mounting to body, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm 
(33 lbf.ft).
15.Fit rear quarter lower trim casings.
  +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower 
- 3 door.
 
 +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower 
- 5 door.
16.Fit hub to damper and tighten bolts to 205 Nm 
(151 lbf.ft).
17.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully 
located into hub, so that sensor touches 
pole wheel teeth.
18.Secure brake hose and ABS sensor harness to 
damper.
19.Secure brake hose  with 'C' clip.
20.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
21.Align hose to brake pipe and tighten union to 14 
Nm (10 lbf.ft). 
22.Remove clamp from brake hose.
23.Bleed brake system.
 
 +  BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake 
bleed.
24.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
25.Remove stands and lower vehicle. 
Page 555 of 1007
BRAKES
70-6 REPAIRS
Hose - front - primary - LH
$% 70.15.02
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel(s).
3.Loosen brake pipe union to hose and release 
union.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open 
connections to prevent contamination.
4.Remove 2 clips securing hose to valance and 
damper bracket.
5.Release clips securing  ABS sensor lead to 
brake  hose.
6.Remove banjo bolt securing brake hose to 
calliper and collect sealing washers.
7.Remove brake hose and plug brake calliper.Refit
1.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
2.Position hose to support brackets and secure 
with clips.
3.Clean banjo bolt, hose and calliper mating 
faces.
4.Using new sealing washers,  align hose to 
calliper, fit banjo bolt and tighten to 28 Nm (21 
lbf.ft)
5.Align hose to brake pipe and tighten union to 17 
Nm (12 lbf.ft). 
6.Secure ABS sensor lead to brake hose.
7.Bleed brakes.
 
 +  BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake 
bleed.
8.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115  Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
9.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle. 
Page 556 of 1007
BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-7
Hose - rear
$% 70.15.17
Remove
1.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Release clips securing  ABS sensor lead to 
brake  hose.
4.Loosen brake pipe unions to brake hose and 
release unions.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open 
connections to prevent contamination.
5.Remove 2 clips securing hose to valance and 
damper bracket.
6.Remove brake hose.Refit
1.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
2.Position hose to support brackets and secure 
with clips.
3.Align brake pipes and tighten unions to 17 Nm 
(12 lbf.ft).
4.Secure ABS sensor lead to brake hose.
5.Bleed brakes.
 
 +  BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake 
bleed.
6.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
7.Remove stands and lower vehicle. 
Page 562 of 1007
BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-13
Switch - stop light
$% 70.35.42
Remove
1.Disconnect brake light switch  multiplug.
2.Release bayonet fitting on brake light switch 
and remove switch.
Refit
1.Position switch and secure bayonet fitting.
2.Connect brake light switch multiplug.
3.Depress and hold brake pedal.
4.Reset switch by pulling plunger fully out.
5.Release brake pedal slowly to set switch 
adjustment.
Sensor -  brake pedal position
$% 70.35.44
Remove
1.Release bayonet fitting on brake light switch 
and remove switch.
2.Release sensor from mounting bracket.
3.Disconnect sensor multiplug and remove 
sensor.
4.Remove sensor mounting from bracket.
Refit
1.Position sensor to mounting bracket and 
connect multiplug.
2.Position switch and secure bayonet fitting.
3.Hold brake pedal depressed and push sensor 
fully into bracket, release pedal slowly to set 
sensor position. 
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BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-25
Switch - low fluid level
$% 70.65.06
Remove
1.Disconnect brake fluid level multiplug.
2.Release retaining pin and remove fluid level 
switch.
Refit
1.Clean brake fluid level switch.
2.Fit brake fluid level switch.
3.Connect multiplug to brake fluid level switch.
Sensor & harness - front wheel - RH
$% 70.65.29
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Remove front wheel arch liner.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Liner - front wheel arch.
4.Locate ABS sensor harness on inner wing.
5.Release ABS sensor multiplug from body clip 
and disconnect multiplug.
6.Release grommet from wing valance and pull 
harness through. 
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BRAKES
70-26 REPAIRS
7.Release 2 grommets from wing valance and 
damper brackets
8.Release harness from brake hose clips.
9.Remove bolt securing ABS sensor to hub, if 
fitted.
10.Release ABS sensor from hub.
11.Remove ABS sensor and harness.
12.Remove bush from front hub.Refit
1.Clean ABS sensors and mating faces.
2.Fit new bush to front hub.
3.Apply anti-seize grease to sensor.
4.Fit sensor to hub, ensure sensor is fully seated 
in hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully 
located into hub, so that sensor touches 
pole wheel teeth.
5.Fit and tighten bolt securing ABS sensor to hub, 
if fitted.
6.Secure harness grommets to brackets.
7.Pass sensor harness through wing valance and 
secure grommet.
8.Ensure 'O' ring is in place and connect sensor 
multiplug to body harness.
9.Secure multiplug in body clip.
10.Secure harness to brake hose clip.
11.Fit front wheel arch liner.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Liner - front wheel arch.
12.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115  Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
13.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
14.To ensure correct operation, the ABS system 
MUST be tested using TestBook/T4.