suspension LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Owner's Guide

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
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
REPAIRS 57-9
Oil cooler - Td4 & K1.8 models
$% 57.15.11
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove engine acoustic cover if fitted.

+ ENGINE - Td4, REPAIRS, Cover -
engine acoustic - Up to 02.5 Model Year.
3. Td4 models: Release and remove air intake
duct.

+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL,
REPAIRS, Ducting - intake assembly.
4. Td4 models: Loosen 2 clips and remove
intercooler outlet hose.
5. Td4 models: Remove dipstick for access.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Remove bolt securing PAS oil cooler pipe lower
mounting bracket to body.
7.Remove bolt securing PAS oil cooler pipe to RH
suspension turret.8.Place a suitable container beneath PAS
reservoir, release clip and disconnect return
hose from mount. Allow fluid to drain.
9.Place container beneath PAS quick release
pipe fitting.
10.Clean area surrounding quick release
connection.
11.Using LRT-57-044, disconnect cooler quick
release hose.
12.Release PAS reservoir from mounting bracket
and move aside.
13.Remove PAS oil cooler from vehicle.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.

M12 6972

M57 1047

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
REPAIRS 60-1
FRONT SUSPENSION REPAIRS
Anti roll bar
$% 60.10.01
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 road wheel(s).
3.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Using a backing spanner, remove 2 nuts
release anti-roll bar links from anti-roll bar.
5.Remove 4 bolts securing anti-roll bar saddle
clamps to subframe, collect saddle clamps and
rubber bushes.
6.Remove bolt securing engine tie bar to sump.
7.Support the weight of front subframe.8.Remove 4 bolts securing both lower arm rear
bush housings.
9.Remove and discard 2 bolts securing front
subframe to body.
10.Lower front subframe to release anti-roll bar.
11.Remove anti-roll bar.
Refit
1.Position anti-roll bar.
2.Raise front subframe and align to body.
3.Fit new bolts securing front subframe to body
and tighten to 190 Nm (140 lbf.ft).
4.Fit bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housings and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
5.Align engine tie bar and tighten bolts to 100 Nm
(74 lbf.ft).
6.Position anti-roll bar rubbers and saddle
clamps.
7.Fit saddle clamp bolts and tighten to 23 Nm (17
lbf.ft).
8.Align anti-roll bar links to anti-roll bar, fit new
nuts and tighten using a backing spanner to 45
Nm (33 lbf.ft).
9.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
10.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
11.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

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
REPAIRS 60-3
Bearing - hub
$% 60.25.14
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.Release stake in drive shaft nut.
4.With an assistant applying brakes, remove and
discard drive shaft hub nut.
5.Remove clip securing RH brake hose to
support bracket, release hose from bracket.
Release ABS sensor and pad wear sensor
harnesses from bracket.6.Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub.
Release caliper from hub and tie aside.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on
brake hose.
7.Mark brake disc to hub relationship.
8.Remove 2 screws securing brake disc and
remove brake disc.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-4 REPAIRS
9.Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to
damper.
10.Release hub from damper.
11.Release drive shaft from hub.
12.Restrain hub from rotating and remove nut from
lower swivel joint.
13.Break taper joint using LRT-57-043.
14.Remove swivel hub.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.15.Remove 3 bolts securing brake disc shield.
16.Position hub assembly to press, support on
tools LRT-54-017 and press out drive flange
using tool LRT-54-014.
17.Remove brake disc shield.
NOTE: Outer bearing track will remain on drive
flange.

FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 60-5
18.Remove bearing sealing plate from inner track.
19.Position drive flange in a vice.
20.Clamp both halves of a suitable bearing
separator around inner track ensuring that
inner lip fits in groove on inner track.
From 2002MY the groove in the inner track was
deleted. To remove the inner track, clamp the
separator around the bearing inner track
surface.
21.Using tool LRT-99-500 and thrust pad LRT-54-
014 withdraw inner track from drive flange.22.Remove circlip from bearing.
23.Position hub to press and press out bearing
using tool LRT-54-015 and LRT-54-017,
discard bearing.
CAUTION: Never re-use existing bearing.