timing belt LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owner's Manual

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-15
Refit
1.Clean cylinder head mating face.
CAUTION: Use suitable gasket removal
spray and a plastic scraper.
2.Remove bolts securing cylinder liner clamps
LRT-12-144 to cylinder block and remove
clamps.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft.
3.Clean cylinder block face and dowel holes.
4.Clean cylinder head bolts and wipe dry.
5.Lightly lubricate threads and beneath heads of
cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil.
6.Check that fitted height of dowels is between 10
to 11 mm (0.40 to 0.43 in) above cylinder block
top face. Replace dowels if fitted height is
incorrect.
7.Fit new cylinder head gasket onto cylinder
block with the word 'TOP' uppermost.
8.With assistance, fit cylinder head and carefully
position LH inlet to RH inlet manifold.
9.Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT
DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.10.Tighten cylinder head bolts progressively in the
sequence shown to :
lStage 1 - 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 3 -Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 4 - Using an angle torque gauge,
tighten bolts in the same sequence a further
180°
11.Fit LH camshaft cover gasket.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - Up to 03MY.
12.Remove and discard 'O' rings from injectors.
13.Clean injectors and injector locations in fuel rail.
14.Lubricate new 'O' rings with castor oil and fit to
injectors.
15.Position fuel rail assembly and secure injectors
to inlet manifolds.
16.Position injector protection cover - if fitted to RH
fuel rail and secure injector harness to
protection cover or fuel rail with clips.
17.Fit bolts securing fuel rail to inlet manifolds and
tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
18.Position CMP sensor bracket, fit and tighten
bolt to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
19.Connect CMP sensor multiplug and secure to
bracket.
20.Connect breather hose to LH inlet manifold.
21.Connect coolant bleed hose to inlet manifold
and secure with clip.
22.Position ignition coils to LH inlet manifold.
23.Position earth lead, fit nuts and bolts securing
ignition coils to LH inlet manifold and tighten to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
24.Position ht lead guide bracket, fit and tighten
special bolt.
25.Connect ht leads to spark plugs and secure ht
leads in guide clips.
26.Clean camshaft timing belt cover backplate
bolts and apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to
the first 3 threads.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-16 REPAIRS
27.Position backplate, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
28.Fit camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
29.Fit LH exhaust manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - LH - Non NAS.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - LH - NAS.
30.Fit inlet manifold chamber.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
31.Fill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
32.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
Cylinder head gasket - RH
$% 12.29.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
3.Remove inlet manifold chamber.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
4.Remove RH exhaust manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - RH - Non NAS.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - RH - KV6 - NAS.
5.Remove camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing RH front timing belt
cover backplate to cylinder head and remove
backplate.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-19
10.Tighten cylinder head bolts progressively in the
sequence illustrated to:
lStage 1 - 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 3 -Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 4 - Using an angle torque gauge,
tighten bolts in the same sequence a further
180°
11.Fit RH camshaft cover gasket.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - RH.
12.Remove and discard lower 'O' rings from
injectors.
13.Clean injectors and injector locations in fuel rail.
14.Lubricate new 'O' rings with castor oil and fit to
injectors.
15.Position fuel rail assembly and secure injectors
to inlet manifolds.
16.Position injector protection cover - if fitted to RH
fuel rail; secure injector harness to protection
cover or fuel rail with clips.
17.Fit bolts securing fuel rail to inlet manifolds and
tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
18.Connect coolant bleed hose to inlet manifold
and secure with clip.
19.Connect breather hoses to RH camshaft cover
and inlet manifold.
20.Position ignition coils to LH inlet manifold.
21.Position earth lead, fit nuts and bolts securing
ignition coils to LH inlet manifold and tighten to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
22.Connect multiplugs to plug top coils and secure
with locking clips.
23.Clean camshaft timing belt cover backplate
bolts and apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to
the first 3 threads.
24.Position backplate, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm
(7 lbf.ft).25.Fit camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
26.Fit RH exhaust manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - RH - Non NAS.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - RH - KV6 - NAS.
27.Fit inlet manifold chamber.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
28.Fill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
29.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-51
Gasket - oil pump
$% 12.60.25
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain engine oil.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
3.Remove camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
4.Remove crankshaft gear.
5.Disconnect multiplug from oil pressure switch.
6.Loosen and remove oil cooler pipe unions from
oil filter housing, remove and discard 2 'O'
rings.
7.Using strap wrench, remove and discard oil
filter.8.Using sequence shown, remove and discard 16
bolts securing oil pump to cylinder block.
9.Remove oil pump.
10.Remove and discard oil pump gasket.
11.Remove and discard crankshaft front oil seal
from oil pump housing.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-52 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Clean oil pump and mating face on cylinder
block ensure bolt holes are clean and dry.
2.Clean oil seal recess in oil pump and running
surface on crankshaft.
3.Fit new oil pump gasket, dry, to cylinder block.
4.Fit oil seal guide, from seal kit, over end of
crankshaft.
5.Position oil pump, aligning flats on oil pump
drive to flats on crankshaft. Fit new Patchlok
bolts and tighten progressively in sequence
shown to:
lStage 1 - 5 Nm (4 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft)
6.Position new seal on crankshaft up against oil
pump housing. Drift seal into place using tool
LRT-12-202.
CAUTION: Oil seal must be fitted dry.
7.Remove oil seal guide from crankshaft.
8.Connect multiplug to oil pressure switch.
9.Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean
engine oil.10.Lubricate oil filter sealing ring with clean engine
oil.
11.Fit oil filter and tighten by hand until it seats
then tighten a further half turn.
12.Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean engine oil
and fit to oil cooler pipe unions.
13.Connect oil cooler pipes to oil filter housing and
tighten unions to 26 Nm (19 lbf.ft).
14.Clean crankshaft gear and wipe end of
crankshaft.
15.Fit crankshaft gear.
16.Fit camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
17.Fill engine with oil.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
18.Connect battery earth lead.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-58 REPAIRS
Camshaft timing belt
$% 12.65.18
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove ancillary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Ancillary drive belt - KV6.
3.Remove RH front road wheel.
4.Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
5.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
LH rear cover and remove cover.
6.Remove inlet manifold chamber.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - from 03MY.7.Remove 2 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover heat shield; remove heat shield.
8.Remove 3 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover; remove cover.
9.Using a socket on crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate
crankshaft in a clockwise direction. Align the
engine "SAFE" position, notch on crankshaft
pulley with the "ARROW" on front mounting
plate and the timing marks aligned on the rear
camshaft gears as illustrated.
CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gear bolts
or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.
M12 6614
M12 6694

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-60 REPAIRS
16.Remove lower bolt and upper nut and bolt
securing alternator to front mounting plate.
17.Remove alternator.
18.Remove Torx screw securing idler pulley to
front mounting plate and remove pulley.
19.Loosen bolt securing lower engine steady to
front subframe.
20.Remove bolt securing lower engine steady to
sump mounting, release lower engine steady
from sump mounting.21.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
RH front cover and remove cover.
22.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
LH front cover and remove cover.
23.Assemble LRT-12-161 to LRT-12-199 and
secure with clamp bolt.
M12 6597

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-61
24.Insert LRT-12-161 with LRT-12-199 into
crankshaft pulley, loosen and remove pulley
bolt.
CAUTION: Ensure crankshaft does not
rotate during above operation.
25.Remove tools LRT-12-161 and LRT-12-199
from crankshaft pulley, remove pulley.
26.Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft timing belt
lower cover to cylinder block and remove cover.27.Remove 2 bolts securing ancillary drive belt
tensioner and remove tensioner.
28.Note fitted position of heat shield on A/C
compressor and remove 3 bolts securing A/C
compressor to front mounting plate and
cylinder block. Release A/C compressor and
heat shield and position aside.
29.Remove bolt securing dipstick tube to cylinder
block.
M12 6626
M12 6672

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-62 REPAIRS
30.Depress and hold down dipstick tube locking
collar, remove dipstick tube from engine sump.
31.Remove rubber blanking plug from around
camshaft timing belt tensioner.
32.Remove 3 bolts securing engine front mounting
plate and lifting bracket to cylinder block.
33.Remove bolt securing lifting bracket to RH
cylinder head and remove lifting bracket.34.Remove 2 bolts securing IRD support bracket
to engine front mounting plate.
35.Remove 5 bolts and 2 pillar bolts securing
engine front mounting plate to cylinder block.
36.With care, release and remove front mounting
plate from engine.
37.Insert a suitable 1.5 mm diameter pin through
hole in tensioner body and into hole in plunger.
NOTE: If holes in body and plunger are not
aligned, move tensioner backplate using a
suitable broad bladed screwdriver; this will
move plunger sufficiently to enable pin to be
inserted.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-63
38.Remove and discard 2 Patchlok bolts securing
tensioner to cylinder block and remove
tensioner.
CAUTION: Exercise great care when
removing bolts, do not apply excessive
torque. If bolts appear to be seized, apply
suitable anti-seize lubricant prior to
removing bolts. DO NOT loosen Allen screw
securing tensioner pulley.
39.If camshaft timing belt is to be refitted, mark
direction of rotation on timing belt before
removal.
40.With care, ease camshaft timing belt from
gears using fingers only and remove timing
belt.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or
camshafts with timing belt removed and
cylinder heads fitted.
CAUTION: Camshaft timing belt must be
replaced if cylinder head is to be removed or
new drive gears, tensioner or coolant pump
are to be fitted. Camshaft timing belts must
be stored and handled with care. Always
store a camshaft timing belt on its edge with
a bend radius greater than 50 mm (2.0 in).
Do not use a camshaft timing belt that has
been twisted or bent double as this will
damage the reinforcing fibres. Do not use a
camshaft timing belt if debris other than belt
dust is found in timing belt covers. Do not
use a camshaft timing belt if partial engine
seizure has occurred. Do not use a
camshaft timing belt if mileage exceeds
72,000 km (45,000 miles). Do not use an oil
or coolant contaminated timing belt, cause
of contamination must be rectified.41.Remove and discard LH and RH exhaust
camshaft cap seals.
42.Position tools LRT-12-196 to LH and RH front
inlet camshaft gears and into the end of each
exhaust camshaft.
CAUTION: Special tools must be fitted when
tightening or loosening gear retaining bolts,
otherwise damage to camshafts may occur.
43.Remove and discard bolts retaining front inlet
camshaft gears to camshafts.
44.Remove tools LRT-12-196 from both inlet
camshaft gears and exhaust camshafts.
45.Remove camshaft drive gears and hub
assemblies.