stop start LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Workshop Manual
Page 169 of 1007
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.
 
 +  CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, 
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. 
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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. 
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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.
 
 +  CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, 
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. 
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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-50 REPAIRS
Filter - engine oil 
$% 12.60.04
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on a 4 post ramp.
2.Remove underbelly panel.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Panel - underbelly.
3.Place suitable container under oil filter to collect 
spillage.
4.Using strap wrench, remove and discard oil 
filter.
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.
Refit
1.Clean oil filter mating face.
2.Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean 
engine oil.
3.Lubricate new oil filter sealing ring with clean 
engine oil.
4.Fit new oil filter and tighten by hand until it 
seats, then tighten a further half turn.
5.Remove oil container from underneath of 
engine.
6.Fit underbelly panel.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Panel - underbelly.
7.Lower vehicle on ramp.
8.Start and run engine and check for leaks.
9.Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil 
level. Top up if necessary.
 
 +  MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, 
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
Oil pick-up strainer
$% 12.60.20
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove engine sump.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Sump - reseal.
3.Remove bolt and remove oil pick-up strainer. 
Remove and discard 'O' ring.
Refit
1.Clean oil pick-up strainer and mating face.
2.Remove all traces of sealant from oil strainer 
bolt hole and bolt threads.
CAUTION: Do not use a tap.
3.Lubricate new 'O' ring with clean engine oil and 
fit to pick-up strainer.
CAUTION: Ensure 'O' ring, Part No. 
LYX000210L is fitted.
4.Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to threads 
of oil pick-up strainer retaining bolt.
5.Position oil pick-up strainer, fit and tighten bolt 
to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
6.Fit engine sump.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Sump - reseal.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
M12 6660 
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FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - PETROL
19-2-4 ADJUSTMENTS
Fuel system - depressurise - K1.8
$% 19.50.02
Check
1.Position absorbent cloth around fuel feed pipe 
connection to collect spillage.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is 
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure 
that all necessary precautions are taken to 
prevent fire and explosion.
2.Disconnect fuel feed hose from fuel rail.
3.Connect feed hose to fuel rail once pressure 
has relieved.
Fuel system - pressure test - KV6 - Non 
NAS
$% 19.50.13
Check
1.Remove engine acoustic cover.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Cover - engine acoustic.
2.Position absorbent cloth around fuel feed pipe 
connection to collect spillage.
WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable 
and in confined spaces is also explosive 
and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher 
containing foam, CO
2, gas or powder close 
at hand when handling or draining fuel.
3.Disconnect fuel inlet hose from fuel rail pipe.
4.Connect adaptor LRT-19-013, to pressure 
gauge LRT-19-004 .
5.Position pressure gauge LRT-19-004, connect 
to fuel inlet hose and to fuel rail pipe, securing 
pressure gauge hose to fuel rail pipe with clip.
6.Start engine. Pressure at idle = 3.4 bar. If 
pressure below 3.4 bar suspect the following in 
order: fuel hoses, filter, regulator and pump.
7.Stop engine.
8.Release clip and disconnect LRT-19-004 
pressure gauge from fuel inlet hose and fuel rail 
pipe.
9.Disconnect adaptor LRT-19-013 from LRT-19-
004 pressure gauge.
10.Connect fuel inlet hose to fuel rail pipe. 
11.Fit engine acoustic cover.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Cover - engine acoustic.
M19 3247A
LRT-19 - 013
LRT -19- 004 
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FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - PETROL
ADJUSTMENTS 19-2-5
Fuel system - pressure test - KV6 - NAS 
$% 19.50.13
Remove
1.Remove acoustic cover.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Cover - engine acoustic.
2.Position absorbent cloth beneath fuel rail.
WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable 
and in confined spaces is also explosive 
and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher 
containing foam, CO
2, gas or powder close 
at hand when handling or draining fuel.
3. Up to 03MY: Remove nut and bolt securing coil 
and position coil aside.
4.Connect adaptor LRT-19-006, to pressure 
gauge LRT-19-004 .
5.Remove schraeder valve cap.
6.Connect pressure gauge to fuel rail schraeder 
valve.
7.Start engine. Pressure at idle = 3.4 bar. If 
pressure is below 3.4 bar, suspect the following 
in order: fuel hoses, filter, regulator and pump.
Refit
1.Stop engine.
2.Disconnect pressure gauge  LRT-19-006 and 
adapter LRT-19-004 from fuel rail.
3. Up to 03MY: Fit and tighten nut and bolt 
securing coil.
4.Fit acoustic cover.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Cover - engine acoustic.
Fuel system - pressure test - K1.8
$% 19.50.13
Check
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Position absorbent cloth beneath fuel pipe to 
catch spillage.
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is 
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure 
that all necessary precautions are taken to 
prevent fire and explosion.
3.Disconnect fuel pipe from inlet manifold.
4.Connect LRT-19-004A to manifold and fuel 
pipe.
Note:: LRT-19-004X can be used as an 
alternative.
5.Connect battery earth lead.
6.Start engine. Pressure at idle = 3.6 bar ± 0.2 
bar.
7.Stop engine. If pressure is out of tolerance 
suspect the following in order: fuel hoses, filter 
and pump.
8.Remove plug, reconnect vacuum hose and 
secure hose with clip.
9.Disconnect battery earth lead.
10.Disconnect LRT-19-004A from fuel pipe and 
inlet manifold.
11.Connect fuel pipe to manifold. 
12.Connect battery earth lead.
LRT - 19 -004A
M19 3675 
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STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS 57-1
STEERING ADJUST ME NTS
Power assisted steering (PAS) system - 
bleed
$% 57.15.02
Check
1.Switch off engine.
2.Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until 
fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir 
to 'UPPER' level mark.
3.Fit reservoir filler cap.
Adjust
1.Clean PAS fluid reservoir around filler cap and 
fluid level indicators.
2.Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill 
reservoir to 'UPPER' mark with Dexron II D 
power steering fluid. Fluid must always be 
present in reservoir while bleeding.
3.Start engine and allow to run at idle for 10 
seconds. Stop engine.
4.Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
5.Start engine and turn steering fully to LH and 
RH locks. Stop engine.
CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock 
for longer than 10 seconds.
6.Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
7.Start and run engine for 2 minutes, turn 
steering fully to RH and LH locks.
Cable - key interlock - adjust
$% 57.40.52
Check
1.Select position 'P'.
2.Remove key from starter switch.
3.Check that selector lever cannot be moved 
from 'P' position.
4.Insert and turn key to position II.
5.Depress brake pedal and check that selector 
lever can be moved from 'P' position, and key 
cannot be removed from starter switch. Key 
should only rotate back to a position between I 
and 0.
Adjust
1.Select position 'P'.
2.Remove key from starter switch.
3.Remove front console.
 
 +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
4.Loosen bolt securing cable clamp.
5.Pull cable away from interlock mechanism until 
spring pressure is felt. Correct adjustment is 
cable free play removed without compressing 
spring. When correct tighten interlock cable 
clamp screw to 6 Nm (4.5 lbf.ft).
6.Recheck cable operation.
7.Fit front console.
 
 +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY. 
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STEERING
57-4 ADJUSTMENTS
Power steering - pressure test
$% 57.90.10.01
Check
1.Position absorbent cloth to catch spillage.
2.Remove bolt securing PAS high pressure pipe 
clip to PAS pump.
3.Loosen union securing high pressure pipe to 
PAS pump and release pipe.
4. K1.8 models: Fit adaptor LRT-57-034A to high 
pressure port of PAS pump.
5. KV6 & Td4 models: Fit adaptor LRT-57-042 to 
high pressure port of PAS pump.
6.Fit adaptor LRT-57-035 to existing high 
pressure hose.
7.Fit hose LRT-57-002 to each adaptor.
8.Fit pressure gauge LRT-57-005 to test valve 
LRT-57-001
9.Connect hoses LRT-57-002 to LRT-57-001 
and tighten unions.
10.Ensure steering system and test equipment is 
free from leaks.
11.Maintain maximum fluid level during test.
12.With the test valve open, start the engine.
13.Pressure at idle should be between 5 and 7  
bar.
14.With the engine at idle, slowly turn the steering 
wheel and hold on full lock.
15.Repeat procedure for other side.
16.Test pressure should rise significantly as 
steering wheel is rotated and continue to rise as 
full lock is approached. For full lock  pressures, 
refer to general data section. 
 
 +  GENERAL DATA, Steering.
17.With the engine at idle, release steering wheel. 
For idle pressure, refer to general data section.  
 
 +  GENERAL DATA, Steering.
18.Pressures outside the above tolerance 
indicates a fault.19.To determine if fault is in steering pump or 
steering rack, close the test valve for a 
maximum of 5  seconds.
CAUTION: Pump damage will occur if test 
valve is closed for longer periods.
20.If gauge does not register correct reading, 
suspect faulty pump.
21.If PAS pump pressure is correct and steering is 
heavy at idle and becomes light as engine RPM 
is increased, suspect pump flow rate.
22.If maximum pump pressure is correct, suspect 
steering rack.
23.On completion stop engine and remove test 
equipment.
24.Clean PAS pump and pipe union.
25.Fit new 'O' ring to high pressure pipe, align to 
PAS pump and tighten union to 25 Nm (18 
lbf.ft). 
26.Fit bolt securing high pressure pipe clip and 
tighten to 8  Nm (6 lbf.ft).
27.Check and top-up PAS fluid level.
 
 +  MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, 
Intermediate Reduction Drive - Non NAS 
models. 
Page 511 of 1007
STEERING
57-18 REPAIRS
Cable - key interlock
$% 57.40.51
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove front console.
 
 +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
3.Loosen bolt securing cable clamp.
4.Disconnect cable from interlock mechanism.
5.Remove key from starter switch.
6.Remove steering column nacelle.
 
 +  STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle - 
column.
7.Remove bolt securing  steering column height 
adjuster lever and remove lever.
NOTE: Thread is left handed.
8.Remove nut securing height adjuster clamp 
bolt  and remove bolt.
9.Collect plastic stop.10.Loosen union and disconnect cable from 
column lock.
11.Release cable from 2 retaining clips.
12.Note the cable routing, manoeuvre cable from 
under heater and steering column bracket.
13.Remove cable. 
Page 515 of 1007
STEERING
57-22 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Remove column from vice.
2.Fit new cable ties to steering column.
3. Models with automatic transmission: Fit key 
interlock cable clip.
4.Position steering column to vehicle, locate 
steering column on PAS rack, aligning column 
coupling with PAS rack input flag.
5.Locate steering column on studs fit nuts but do 
not tighten at this stage.
6.Fit bolts and snubber to pivot mountings and 
tighten bolts to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
7.Tighten nuts to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
8.Fit and tighten PAS rack pinion clamp bolt to 32 
Nm (24 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened 
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
9. Models with automatic transmission: 
Remove clamp bolt from height adjuster and 
position key interlock cable.
10. Models with automatic transmission: Fit 
height adjuster clamp bolt and tighten nut to 10 
Nm (7.5 lbf.ft). Ensure bolt and plastic stop are 
correctly located in slot in column bracket. 
11. Models with automatic transmission: Fit 
height adjuster lever and tighten bolt 12 Nm (9 
lbf.ft). Ensure lever is in the fully up position 
before tightening bolt. Hold clamp bolt nut to 
prevent nut rotation.
12. Models with automatic transmission: 
Remove starter key from column lock.
13. Models with automatic transmission: Align 
key interlock cable to column lock and tighten 
union to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
14. Models with automatic 
transmission:Position lock to steering column 
assembly and fit shear bolts. Do not tighten 
shear bolts at this stage.
15. Models with automatic transmission: Insert 
starter key, check operation of steering lock 
and that key turns freely.
16. Models with automatic transmission: 
Ensure correct operation of key interlock cable.
17. Models with automatic transmission: 
Remove starter key from column lock.
18. Models with automatic transmission: 
Tighten shear bolts fully and shear heads off.
19. Models with automatic transmission: Fit 
passive coil.
20. Models with automatic transmission: 
Position ignition switch to column, fit and 
tighten screws.
21. Models with automatic transmission: 
Secure key interlock cable in clip.
22. Models with automatic transmission: 
Ensure key interlock cable is correctly fitted.23.Fit side support bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 
lbf.ft).
24.Position harness and secure cable ties.
25.Fit fusebox cover and close glove box lid.
26.Connect multiplugs to column switch and 
passive coil.
27.Fit aperture trim and secure with screws.
28. Fit steering column multi purpose switch.
 
 +  LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Switch - 
combined direction indicator/headlight/
horn.
29.Connect battery earth lead.