steering LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owner's Guide

FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - PETROL
19-2-42 REPAIRS
Switch - engagement (on/off) - from
04MY
$% 19.75.30
Remove
1.Release 2 clips and remove fascia mounted
switch cover.
2.Remove 2 screws securing switch carrier to
fascia.
3.Release switch carrier from fascia and
disconnect switch multiplug.
4.Remove switch assembly from carrier.
Refit
1.Fit switch to carrier.
2.Connect multiplug to switch.
3.Secure switch carrier to fascia with screws.
4.Fit and secure switch cover.
Switch - multi-purpose
$% 19.75.33
Remove
1.Remove airbag module from steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
2.Release cruise control switch leads from clip
and disconnect multiplug.
3.Remove 2 screws securing cruise control
switch and remove switch.
Refit
1.Fit cruise control switch and secure with
screws.
2.Connect switch multiplug and fit leads in clip.
3.Fit drivers airbag.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
M19 3672

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
REPAIRS 44-5
REPAIRS
Selector housing
$% 44.15.04
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 front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
3.Release inner cable from selector lever.
4.Remove 'C' clip securing outer cable to selector
housing.
5.If fitted, release mirror fold ECU and place
aside.
6.Disconnect shift interlock solenoid connector.
7.Disconnect multiplug from sport/manual switch.
8.If fitted, remove bolt and disconnect cable from
key interlock mechanism.9.Remove 6 nuts securing selector housing.
10.Remove selector housing.
11.Remove screw and remove mirror fold ECU
housing.
Refit
1.Position mirror fold ECU housing and secure
with screw.
2.Fit selector housing, fit nuts and tighten to 10
Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
3.Connect key interlock mechanism inner cable.
Locate outer cable, fit clamp and clamp bolt but
do not tighten clamp bolt at this stage.
4.Connect multiplug to sport/manual switch.
5.Connect shift interlock solenoid connector.
6.Secure inner cable to selector lever.
7.Secure outer cable to selector housing with 'C'
clip.
8.Check key interlock cable adjustment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable
- key interlock - adjust.
9.Fit front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
10.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

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.

STEERING
57-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Front wheel alignment - check & adjust
$% 57.65.01
Check
1.Ensure tyre pressures are correct and vehicle
is at kerbside weight.
2.Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve
stresses in steering and suspension.
3.Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is
properly calibrated.
4.Check front wheel alignment is within
tolerance.

+ GENERAL DATA, Steering.
Adjust
1.Mark position of steering ball joints for
reference.
2.Loosen track rod and ball joint pinch bolts.3.Rotate turn buckle to obtain correct alignment.
Ensure ball joint is not rotated.
CAUTION: Both track rods must be rotated
an equal amount.
4.Recheck front wheel alignment.
5.Tighten track rod and ball joint pinch bolts to 28
Nm (21 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.

STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS 57-3
Alignment - rear wheel - check & adjust
$% 57.65.06
Check
1.Ensure tyre pressures are correct and vehicle
is at kerbside weight.
2.Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve
stresses in steering and suspension.
3.Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is
properly calibrated.
4.Check front wheel alignment is within
tolerance.

+ GENERAL DATA, Steering.
5.Check rear wheel alignment is within tolerance.

+ GENERAL DATA, Steering.Adjust
1.Hold turnbuckle on adjustable link and loosen
both lock nuts.
2.Rotate turnbuckle to obtain correct alignment.

+ GENERAL DATA, Steering.
3.Hold turnbuckle and tighten lock nuts to 90 Nm
(66 lbf.ft).
4.Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve
stress in suspension.
5.Repeat check and adjust procedure on other
side of vehicle.

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.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-5
REPAIRS
Power steering rack
$% 57.10.01
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 front road wheels.
3.Remove and discard nuts securing track rod
ball joints to steering arms.
4.Fit an M12 nut to each ball pin, flush with end of
each pin.
5.Using LRT-57-043, separate ball pins from RH
and LH steering arms. Remove M12 nuts and
release ball pins from steering arms.
6.Remove pinch bolt securing steering column to
PAS rack pinion.7. KV6 models: Remove 2 nuts securing steering
rack heat shield and remove heat shield.
8. KV6 models: Remove 2 bolts securing coolant
rail to cylinder block.
9. Td4 manual models: Using tool LRT-37-050
release gear change rods from gear change
linkage.
10. Td4 manual models: Remove 2 bolts securing
gearchange linkage to bulkhead and tie aside.

STEERING
57-6 REPAIRS
11. Td4 manual models: Remove bolt securing
IRD coolant hose 'P' clip.
12. Td4 auto models: Remove bolt securing IRD
coolant hose 'P' clip.
13.Remove 2 bolts and washers securing PAS
rack clamp to bulkhead, discard bolts.
14.Remove PAS rack clamp.
15.Remove rubber mount.16.Remove and discard 2 bolts securing PAS rack
mounting to bulkhead.
17.Release PAS rack pinion from steering column.
18.Position container to collect PAS fluid spillage.
19.Remove bolt securing pipe bracket to PAS
rack.
20.Release pipe unions and disconnect fluid pipes
from PAS rack.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
21.Remove and discard 'O' rings.
22.Remove bolt securing PAS pipes to clamp and
loosen clamp bolt.
23. KV6 models: Remove RH Hydramount and
lower engine to aid rack removal.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Hydramount - engine - RH.
24.With assistance remove PAS rack from
passenger side of vehicle.

M57 1071

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-7
25.Remove dust seal from pinion housing.
Refit
1.Fit PAS rack to vehicle from passengers side.
2.Fit dust shield to pinion housing.
3. KV6 models: Fit RH Hydramount.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Hydramount - engine - RH.
4.Ensure pipe unions are clean.
5.Fit new 'O' rings to fluid pipes.
6.Fit fluid pipes to PAS rack but do not tighten at
this stage.
7.Align fluid pipe bracket to PAS rack, fit bolt but
do not tighten at this stage.
8.With assistance fit PAS rack pinion to steering
column, ensuring column coupling is aligned
with gear input flag.
9.Fit washers and new bolts securing steering
rack mounting to bulkhead, but do not tighten at
this stage. Ensure large washer is fitted to lower
bolt.
10.Fit rubber mount and clamp to PAS rack.
11.Fit bolts securing clamp to bulkhead but do not
tighten at this stage.
12.Tighten PAS rack mounting bolts to 45 Nm (33
lbf.ft).
13.Tighten PAS rack clamp bolts to 45 Nm (33
lbf.ft).
14.Tighten PAS rack fluid feed pipe union to 18
Nm (13 lbf.ft).
15.Tighten PAS rack fluid return pipe union to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
16.Tighten fluid pipe bracket to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
17.Align PAS rack clamp and tighten bolt.
18.Align pipes to clamp fit bolt and tighten to 10
Nm (7 lbf.ft).
19.Fit pinch bolt to steering column and tighten to
32 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.20.Ensure tapers in track rod end and steering arm
are clean and rubber boot is not damaged.
21.Fit ball joints to steering arms, fit new nuts and
tighten to 55 Nm (40 lbf.ft).
22. KV6 models: Align coolant rail to cylinder
block, fit bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
23. KV6 models: Position heat shield, fit nuts and
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
24. Td4 manual models: Align IRD hose 'P' clip fit
bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
25. Td4 manual models: Align gearchange
linkage to bulkhead, fit bolts and tighten to 25
Nm (18 lbf.ft).
26. Td4 manual models: Connect gear change
rods to gear change linkage.
27. Td4 auto models:Align IRD hose 'P' clip fit bolt
and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
28.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
29.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
30.Bleed PAS system.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Power
assisted steering (PAS) system - bleed.
31.Check and adjust front wheel alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front
wheel alignment - check & adjust.

STEERING
57-8 REPAIRS
Gaiter - PAS rack
$% 57.10.29
Remove
1.Remove PAS rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
2.Hold PAS rack securely and remove 2 Torx
bolts securing track rods. Discard bolts.
3.Remove support plate.
4.Remove track rods and spacers.
CAUTION: Note orientation of spacers
before dismantling.
5.Remove clips from PAS rack ram feed pipes.
6.Loosen 4 pipe unions and remove both ram
feed pipes.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
7.Remove clamp bolt from fluid pipe support
bracket and remove bracket.
8.Remove 2 gaiter securing clips.9.Remove gaiter sealing ring.
10.Remove gaiter.
11.Remove gaiter sealing band.
12.Remove slider and clip assembly.
13.Remove clip from slider.
Refit
1.Clean remains of lubricant from PAS rack slider
and clip.
2.Fit clip to slider and fit slider assembly to PAS
rack.
3.Apply grease supplied in the gaiter kit to
exposed rack shaft, slider and clip.
4.Fit gaiter sealing band.
5.Fit gaiter.
6.Fit gaiter sealing ring.
7.Align gaiter to slider and having ensured slider
is correctly located, use track rod securing bolts
to hold gaiter in position, without tightening
bolts, so to activate Loctite.
CAUTION: Do not screw bolts in more than
4 or 5 turns.
8.Ensure gaiter is not twisted, and fit gaiter
securing clips.
9.Fit fluid pipe support bracket and secure with
bolt.
10.Ensure pipe unions and rack ports are clean.
11.Fit both ram feed pipes and tighten small
diameter pipe to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft)and large
diameter pipe to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
12.Fit clips to pipes.
13.Remove track rod bolts securing bolts used to
align gaiter, fit spacers, track rods and support
plate to PAS rack.
CAUTION: Ensure spacers are aligned and
fitted correctly.
14.Hold track rods parallel with PAS rack and
tighten new Torx bolts to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
15.Fit PAS rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.