LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Workshop Manual

MAINTENANCE
10-14 MAINTENANCE
Ancillary Drive Belt – Td4
Check
1.Check ancillary drive belts for tension, signs of
fraying, damage and for any oil contamination.
Replace
1.Replace ancillary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - Td4.
Ancillary Drive Belt – K1.8
Check
1.Check ancillary drive belts for tension, signs of
fraying, damage and for any oil contamination.
Replace
1.Replace ancillary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - K1.8 without
A/C.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - K1.8 with A/
C.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-15
Ancillary Drive Belt – KV6
Check
1.Check ancillary drive belts for tension, signs of
fraying, damage and for any oil contamination.
Replace
1.Replace ancillary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
Camshaft Timing Belt – K1.8
Check
1.Check camshaft drive belt and renew if
necessary.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES 1.8, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.

MAINTENANCE
10-16 MAINTENANCE
Camshaft Timing Belt – KV6
Check
1.Check camshaft drive belt and renew if
necessary.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
Brake/Clutch Reservoir
Check/Top-up
RHD shown, LHD similar
1.Check fluid level in brake/clutch fluid reservoir.
2.Clean area around filter cap, remove cap.
3.Top-up if necessary to correct level on reservoir
using recommended fluid.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
4.Fit filler cap.

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-17
PAS Fluid Level
Check/Top-up
1.Check Power Assisted Steering (PAS) fluid
level. Before topping up PAS fluid level, ensure
there are no leaks from the pump, hoses,
unions or steering rack.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Fluids.
Intermediate Reduction Drive - Non NAS
models
Check and Top-up Fluid
1.With vehicle on a ramp at a convenient working
height, carefully remove IRD 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 and prop shaft
oil seals.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
3.Refit level plug to IRD unit using a new sealing
washer.

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.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
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.

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

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-19
Manual Gearbox – GETRAG
Replace 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.Replace gearbox fluid.

+ MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG,
ADJUSTMENTS, Gearbox oil - drain and
refill.
Automatic Gearbox – JATCO
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.Position vehicle on ramp.
2.Apply handbrake and position chocks under
front and rear wheels.
3.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Connect TestBook/T4 to monitor gearbox fluid
temperature.
CAUTION: The gearbox fluid level must only
be checked when the temperature of the
fluid is between 35° and 45°. The reading
obtained will be incorrect if the fluid is
outside this temperature range.
5.Start engine, move selector lever from 'P'
through all gear positions, pausing in each gear
position for 2-3 seconds and return to 'P'
position.
6.Clean area around level plug.
7.With the engine still running, remove level plug
using a 5 mm Allen socket and allow any
excess fluid to drain off.
CAUTION: There are a number of similar
fixings/plugs on the underside of the
gearbox. It is imperative that the correct
plug is removed prior to checking the level.
Removing the wrong fixing/plug could
result in internal damage to the gearbox.
8.If no fluid loss is apparent when level plug is
removed:

MAINTENANCE
10-20 MAINTENANCE
9.Remove filler plug and add fluid until it just runs
from level plug aperture.
When topping up after a new air blast cooler
(Td4 hot climates) has been fitted, an extra
420 cc of fluid is required. The fluid must
also reach a temperature of 80° C (176° F) to
allow the switch on the cooler to open.
10.Move selector lever from 'P' through each gear
position and return to 'P' , allowing any excess
fluid to drain off.
11.Fit new level plug and tighten to 14 Nm (10
lbf.ft).
12.Clean and fit filler plug.
13.Disconnect TestBook/T4.
14.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
Rear Axle
Replace Fluid
1.With vehicle on a ramp at a convenient working
height, carefully remove rear differential level
plug.
2.Check oil level. Before topping up oil level,
check for visible signs of leakage. Pay
particular attention to drive shaft oil seals,
differential pinion oil seal and backplate
gasket.
3.Refit level plug to rear differential and tighten to
27 Nm (20 lbf.ft).
M44 1642

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-21
Clutch Pipes and Unions
Check
1.Check route of clutch pipe from master cylinder
to slave cylinder. Ensure that pipe is correctly
retained and shows no signs of fluid leakage or
chafing.
2. Check unions for signs of fluid leakage.
Windscreen and Rear Washer Reservoir
Check and Top-up
1.Release cap from washer reservoir and fill with
the correct concentration of screen washer
fluid.
2.Refit cap ensuring it is securely fastened.
Battery
Check
1.Check battery condition indicator. Green =
OK. Black = Battery requires charging. Clear/
white = New battery required.
2.Clean and check security of battery terminals.
Smear with petroleum jelly.

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.

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.