Fluids LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 User Guide

MAINTENANCE
10-18 MAINTENANCE
Intermediate Reduction Drive - NAS
models
Check and Top-up Fluid
1.With vehicle on a ramp at a convenient working
height, using LRT-41-021, carefully remove
IRD level plug and collect sealing washer.
2.Top-up, if required, until fluid just runs from
hole. Allow sufficient time for oil to flow until it
reaches a common level in unit.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
3.Refit level plug to IRD unit using a new sealing
washer.
Manual Gearbox – PG1
Check and Top-up Fluid
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the
natural fats from the skin, leading to
dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
1.With vehicle on a ramp at a convenient working
height, carefully remove gearbox level plug and
collect sealing washer.
2.Check oil level. Before topping up oil level,
check for visible signs of leakage. Pay
particular attention to drive shaft oil seal.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
3.Refit level plug to gearbox using a new sealing
washer.
M417853
LRT-41-021

MAINTENANCE
10-22 MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil and Filter – Td4
Drain
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove drain plug and discard
sealing washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4.Lower vehicle
5.Remove oil filter cap and discard 3 seals.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to ensure
that oil or fluid does not enter or
contaminate the alternator.Refill
1.Replace engine oil filter.

+ ENGINE - Td4, REPAIRS, Filter -
engine oil.
2.Fit new seals and lubricate with clean engine
oil.
3.Fit oil filter cap and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
4.Raise vehicle.
5.Clean sump drain plug, fit new sealing washer
and tighten sump drain plug to 28 Nm (21 lbf.ft).
6.Fit oil filler cap.
7.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
8.Lower vehicle.
9.Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
oil to correct level.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
10.Start engine. Run at idle until oil pressure
warning light extinguishes.
11.Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
12.Check for signs of leakage.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-23
Engine Oil and Filter – K1.8
Drain
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove plug and discard sealing
washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4.Remove and discard engine oil filter.Refill
1.Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean
engine oil.
2.Fit new filter and tighten by hand until it seats,
then tighten a further half a turn.
3.Clean sump drain plug and fit new sealing
washer.
4.Fit sump drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
5.Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
oil to correct level.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
6.Fit oil filler cap.
7.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
8.Lower vehicle.
9.Start engine. Run at idle until oil pressure
warning light extinguishes.
10.Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
11.Check for signs of leakage.

MAINTENANCE
10-24 MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6
Drain
1.Raise vehicle on ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove plug and discard sealing
washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4.Remove and discard engine oil filter.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Filter - engine oil.Refill
1.Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean
engine oil.
2.Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean
engine oil.
3.Fit new filter and tighten by hand until it seats,
then tighten a further half turn.
4.Clean sump drain plug and fit new sealing
washer.
5.Fit sump drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
6.Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
oil to correct level.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
7.Fit oil filler cap.
8.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
9.Lower vehicle.
10.Start engine. Run at 2500 rev/min until oil
pressure warning light extinguishes.
11.Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
12.Check for signs of leakage.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
OVERHAUL 12-3-107
Refit
1.Using a suitable cleaning solvent, clean sump
and mating face on lower crankcase. DO NOT
use a metal scraper on sealing surfaces.
2.Apply a 2 mm (0.1 in) bead of sealant, Part No.
STC 4600 along centre of sump flange, then
spread to an even film using a roller.
CAUTION: To avoid contamination,
assembly should be completed immediately
after application of sealant.
3.Position sump, fit bolts and tighten
progressively in the sequence shown to 35 Nm
(26 lbf.ft).
4. If fitted:Position engine oil cooler to sump
mounting bracket, fit and tighten nuts to 25 Nm
(18 lbf.ft).
5.Position dipstick tube to sump and cylinder
block, fit bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
6.Fill engine with oil.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
Camshaft timing belt
$% 12.65.18.01
Remove
1.Remove 4 bolts securing engine mounting
bracket to engine front plate and remove
bracket.
2.Release and remove ancillary drive belt from
remaining pulleys.
3.Remove 2 bolts securing ancillary drive belt
tensioner and remove tensioner.
M12 6675
10
9
135
8
4
7
26
M86 5264

COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6
ADJUSTMENTS 26-3-1
COOLING SYS TEM - K SER IES KV6 ADJUST ME NTS
Coolant - drain and refill
$% 26.10.01
Drain
1.Remove engine acoustic cover.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Cover - engine acoustic.
2.Visually check engine and cooling system for
signs of coolant leaks.
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding
could be caused by escaping steam or
coolant, do not remove the filler cap from
the coolant expansion tank while the
system is hot.
3.Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion
and security of connections.
4.Remove expansion tank filler cap.
5.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
6.Position container to collect coolant.
7.Remove cylinder block drain plug.
8.Release clip and remove bottom hose from
radiator.
9.Allow cooling system to drain.Refill
1.Flush system with water under low pressure.
Do not use water under high pressure as it
could damage the radiator.
2.Clean cylinder block drain plug and apply
sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to first 3 threads.
3.Fit cylinder block drain plug and tighten to 20
Nm (15 lbf.ft).
4.Fit bottom hose to radiator and secure with clip.
5.Prepare coolant to required concentration.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
6.Remove bleed screw from heater return hose.
7.Slowly fill the system through the coolant
expansion tank until a steady flow of coolant is
emitted from the bleed hole.
8.Fit and close bleed screw in heater return hose.
9.Continue to fill system through the expansion
tank until coolant reaches to the base of the
expansion tank bleed hose.
10.Fit expansion tank filler cap.
11.Start and run engine at idle speed for 5
minutes.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate air conditioning
12.Switch off engine.
13.Squeeze bottom hose several times to remove
any trapped air.
14.Start engine and run at speeds varying
between idle speed and 3500 rev/min for 7
minutes.
15.Switch off engine and allow to cool.
16.Remove expansion tank filler cap and add
coolant until it reaches the 'MAX' mark on the
expansion tank.
17.Fit expansion tank filler cap.
18.Start and run engine until normal operating
temperature is reached.
CAUTION: The bottom hose must be warm/
hot, this will ensure the thermostat is fully
open.

INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE
ADJUSTMENTS 41-1
INTERMEDIATE RE DUCTION DRIVE ADJUST ME NTS
Intermediate reduction drive (IRD) fluid -
drain & refill - Non NAS
$% 41.25.06
Drain
1.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
2.Place container beneath IRD unit.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
3.Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.
4.Remove filler/drain plugs and discard sealing
washers. Allow fluid to drain.
NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the
transmission at normal operating temperature.
5.Fit new sealing washer and tighten drain plug to
35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).Refill
1.Fill with correct fluid until it just runs from filler/
level hole. Allow sufficient time for fluid to flow
and reach a common level in unit.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
2.Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level
plug to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
3.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.

INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE
41-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Intermediate reduction drive (IRD)
lubrication system - drain & refill - NAS
$% 41.25.06
Drain
1.Remove underbelly panel

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
2.Place container beneath IRD unit.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
3.Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.
4.Using LRT-41-021 remove filler plug and
discard sealing washer.5.Remove drain plug, discard sealing washer and
allow oil to drain.
NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the
transmission at normal operating temperature.
6.Fit new sealing washer and tighten drain plug to
35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
Refill
1.Fill with fluid until it just runs from filler/level
hole. Allow sufficient time for fluid to flow and
reach a common level in unit.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
2.Fit new sealing washer and tighten filler/level
plug to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
3.Fit underbelly panel

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
M417853
LRT-41-021
M41 7687

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
44-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Gearbox fluid - drain & refill
$% 44.24.02
Drain
1.Position vehicle on ramp.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.
2.Apply handbrake and position chocks under
front and rear wheels.
3.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Position container under gearbox.
NOTE: The fluid should be drained with the
transmission at normal operating temperature.
5.Clean area around drain plug.
6.Remove drain plug and discard sealing washer.
7.Allow fluid to drain.
8.Clean drain plug and fit new sealing washer.
9.Fit drain plug and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).Refill
1.Clean area around filler plug.
2.Remove filler plug.
3.Add 3.5 to 4 litres of the correct fluid through
gearbox filler.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
4.Clean and fit filler plug.
5.Check and top-up fluid level.

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Automatic Gearbox – JATCO.
6.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
M44 1641
M44 1642

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
REPAIRS 44-11
Oil seal - torque converter
$% 44.17.11
Remove
1.Remove gearbox assembly.

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REPAIRS, Gearbox - KV6.

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REPAIRS, Gearbox - Td4.
2.Remove torque converter from gearbox.
Discard 'O' ring from gearbox input shaft.
3.Remove torque converter oil seal from
gearbox. Discard torque converter oil seal.
CAUTION: When removing torque converter
oil seal take care not to damage oil pump
housing.Refit
1.Clean torque converter spigot.
2.Clean torque converter oil seal recess in
gearbox. Lubricate torque converter oil seal
with clean transmission fluid.

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LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
3.Fit new torque converter oil seal using LRT-44-
024.
4.Lubricate and fit new 'O' ring to input shaft.
5.Fit torque converter.
6.Ensure converter is fully located in oil pump
drive by checking depth 'A' as illustrated.
lKV6 models: Depth A = 4 mm.
lTd4 models: Depth A = 27 mm.
7.Fit gearbox assembly.

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REPAIRS, Gearbox - KV6.

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REPAIRS, Gearbox - Td4.
M44 1659
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