key LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owner's Manual

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.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-2 REPAIRS
Ball joint link - anti roll bar
$% 60.10.04
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 nut securing anti-roll bar link to
damper.
CAUTION: Use a spanner and an Allen key
to prevent ball joint rotating when undoing
link.
4.Discard nut.
5.Use an open ended spanner on the flats
provided to prevent ball stud from turning.
Remove nut securing anti-roll bar link to anti-
roll bar.
6.Discard nut.
7.Noting the fitted position, remove anti-roll bar
link.
Refit
1.Clean anti-roll bar link tapers and mating faces.
2.Position anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar, fit new
nut and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
3.Align anti-roll bar link to damper, fit new nut and
tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
4.Ensure correct orientation of anti-roll bar links.
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
Mounting rubbers - anti roll bar - set
$% 60.10.05
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 4 bolts securing anti-roll bar saddle
clamps to rear beam and collect saddle clamps.
3.Remove anti-roll bar rubbers.
Refit
1.Clean anti-roll bar, saddle clamps and mating
faces.
2.Fit anti-roll bar rubbers.
3.Fit saddle clamps, fit bolts and tighten to 23 Nm
(17 lbf.ft).
4.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-8 REPAIRS
9.Remove upper nut from anti-roll bar link,
release link and position aside.
CAUTION: Use a spanner and an Allen key
to prevent ball joint rotating when undoing
link.
10.Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to
damper.
11.Release damper from hub.12. LH side: Remove 2 bolts securing positive and
negative leads to fusebox.
13. LH side: Disconnect multiplug from engine
compartment fuse box.
14. LH side: Release leads and position aside.
15. LH side: Remove 3 nuts securing fusebox and
position fusebox aside.
16. RH side: Remove bolt securing coolant
reservoir and position reservoir aside.
17.Reference mark top mounting in relationship to
body.
18.Remove 3 nuts from damper top mounting and
remove spring and damper assembly.

FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 60-9
19.Position a suitable spring compressor in vice.
20.Position spring and damper assembly to spring
compressor. Compress spring.
CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting,
spring and damper dust cover.
21.Compress spring by 2 to 3 cm until loose, hold
damper shaft with Allen key, remove and
discard mounting plate nut.22.Remove rebound washer and mounting plate.
23.Remove spring aid and bump plate.
24.Remove spring seat, dust cover and bump stop
cup.
25.Remove damper from spring.
26.Release and remove spring from compressor.

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.

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.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-11
Stalk - rear seat belt - centre
$% 76.73.98
Remove
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
WARNING: When removing, testing or
installing a seatbelt pre-tensioner, do not
lean directly over it or block the end of the
piston tube.
WARNING: Always remove the key from the
starter switch, disconnect the vehicle
battery and wait 10 minutes before
commencing work on the SRS system.
1.Remove RH rear seat.

+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Rear seat - RH.
2.Remove 2 screws and remove seat belt reel
cover.3.Remove nut and release seat belt reel.
4.Remove 5 screws and remove both end
covers.
5.Remove 3 Torx bolts and remove squab from
cushion.

HOOD
76-7-4 REPAIRS
Hood outer cover
$% 76.61.11
Always position trim components on a soft
covered, clean work surface.
Where necessary, transfer witness marks from the
old cover to aid assembly. New outer covers are
supplied complete with the header rail.
The following operation involves the bonding of
fabric backed vinyl. If adhesive is to be applied to the
fabric backing, Dunlop 758 adhesive or equivalant
should be used. For direct application on vinyl
surfaces, use Dunlop S1588 adhesive or equivalant.
A thin coating of adhesive should be applied to both
surfaces and then allowed to cure, until touch dry, for
between 5 and 10 mins before bond is made.
Remove
1.Remove soft-back assembly.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.
2.Loosen catch screws with special key, release
catches from hood and remove both catches. 3.Release fabric flaps from rear of frame.
4.Release fabric flap from front of frame.
5.Remove 14 screws securing tension straps
6.Release frame from outer cover retainers.
7.Remove frame from outer cover.
Refit
1.Clean excess adhesive from frame using a
suitable solvent.
2.Position frame to hood outer cover and locate
in retainers.
3.Position tension straps and secure with screws.
4.Apply adhesive to fabric flap and secure to front
of frame.
5.Apply adhesive to fabric flaps and secure to
rear of frame.
Ensure adhesive does not contact frame.
The fabric flaps should be free to move on the
frame.
6.Fit hood catches and secure with special key.
7.Fit soft back assembly.

+ HOOD, REPAIRS, Hard top - remove
for access & refit.

CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING
77-4-2 CORROSION PREVENTION
Key to Figure, cavity wax treatment
areas and injection holes - 3 door
1Injection hole for inner sill
2Injection hole for area between tail door outer
panel and reinforcing panel
3Tail door inner panel
4Tail door reinforcing panel
5Tail door outer panel
6Injection hole for sill

CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING
77-4-4 CORROSION PREVENTION
Door cavity wax treatment areas and
injection hole - 5 door
All areas symmetrically opposite to those shown are also treated.
Key to figure, door cavity wax treatment - 5 door
1Injection hole for area between tail door outer
panel and reinforcing panel
2Tail door inner panel3Tail door reinforcing panel
4Tail door outer panel