steering LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Repair Manual

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-19
Refit
1.Position cable, align to heater and steering
column bracket and secure in retaining clips.
2.Align key interlock cable to column lock and
tighten union to 4 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
3.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.
4.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.
5.Connect cable to interlock mechanism.
6.Check key interlock cable adjustment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Cable
- key interlock - adjust.
7.Fit steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
8.Fit front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
9.Connect battery earth lead.
Column assembly - inner & outer
$% 57.41.01
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove steering column multi purpose switch.

+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Switch -
combined direction indicator/headlight/
horn.
3.Disconnect multiplugs from ignition switch and
passive coil.
4.Remove 2 screws securing steering column
aperture trim and remove trim.

STEERING
57-20 REPAIRS
5.Lower glove lid and remove fuse box cover.
6.Carefully cut 2 harness clips from LH side of
column and release harness.
7.Release 2 harness clips from RH side of
column and release harness.
8. Models with automatic transmission:
Release key interlock cable from column clip.9. Models with automatic transmission:
Loosen union and release key interlock cable
from column lock.
10. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove bolt securing steering column height
adjuster lever and remove lever.
11. Models with automatic transmission:
Remove nut securing height adjuster clamp
bolt and remove bolt.
12. Models with automatic transmission:
Release key interlock cable from steering
column.
13. Models with automatic transmission: Fit
clamp bolt and nut to retain support bracket in
position.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-21
14.Remove pinch bolt securing steering column to
PAS rack pinion.
15.Remove bolt securing steering column to
fusebox support bracket.
16.Remove 2 nuts and 2 bolts securing steering
column to fascia support rail.
17.Collect snubber.
18.Release steering column from support bracket
and PAS rack pinion.
19.Remove steering column assembly.
20.Remove 2 cable ties from steering column.
21.Remove key interlock cable clip.22.Remove 2 screws securing ignition switch and
remove ignition switch.
23.Remove passive coil.
24.Position steering column assembly in a vice.
25.Centre punch or drill out steering lock shear
bolts.
CAUTION: If steering column is to be re-
used, take care not to deform or damage
column in vice.
26.Remove steering column lock.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage steering
lock body if the lock is to be refitted.

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.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-23
Ball joint - track rod
$% 57.55.07
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 wheel.
3.Remove pinch bolt securing ball joint to
turnbuckle.
4.Remove nut from ball joint and discard.
5.Fit an M12 nut to ball joint, flush with end of pin.
6.Using tool LRT-57-043, separate ball joint from
steering arm. Remove M12 nut and release ball
joint from steering arm.
7.Remove ball joint, note the number of turns for
refit.Refit
1.Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns
noted in remove.
2.Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
3.Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
4.Fit ball joint to steering arm, fit new nut and
tighten to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7.Check and adjust front wheel alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front
wheel alignment - check & adjust.
WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts
are tightened to the correct torque on
completion of the front wheel alignment
check.

STEERING
57-24 REPAIRS
Track rod
$% 57.55.09
Remove
1. Td4 & KV6 models: Remove steering rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
2.Remove Torx bolt securing track rod to PAS
rack. Discard Torx bolt.
3.Remove track rod and spacer.
CAUTION: Note orientation of spacers
before dismantling.
4.Hold track rod securely and loosen pinch bolt in
track rod end.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
5.Remove ball joint, note the number of turns for
refit.
6. Remove pinch bolt from track rod.
7.Remove turnbuckle and note the number of
turns for refit.
NOTE: Thread is left handed.Refit
1.Fit turnbuckle to track rod to number of turns on
remove.
2.Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
3.Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns
noted in remove.
4.Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.
5.Clean spacer, support plate and track rod ball
joint.
6.Fit spacer to rack.
CAUTION: Ensure spacers are aligned and
fitted correctly.
7.Fit track rod to PAS rack.
8.Hold track rod parallel to PAS rack, fit new Torx
bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
9. Td4 & KV6 models: Fit steering rack.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
10.Check and adjust front wheel alignment.

+ STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front
wheel alignment - check & adjust.
WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts
are tightened to the correct torque on
completion of the front wheel alignment
check.

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-25
Steering wheel
$% 57.60.01
Remove
1.Remove airbag module from steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
2.Disconnect multiplug from rotary coupler.
3.Centralise steering wheel with road wheels in
straight ahead position.
4.Restrain steering wheel and loosen self locking
nut securing steering wheel to column.
5.Pull steering wheel from column splines.
6.Remove and discard self-locking nut.
7.Remove steering wheel.8.Attach tape across edge of rotary coupler to
retain correct setting.
9. Td4 models: Remove 3 screws securing
damper and remove damper.

STEERING
57-26 REPAIRS
10.Using a broad round edged tool, carefully prise
horn switches from steering wheel.
11.Noting fitted position, disconnect 2 Lucars and
remove horn switch.
12.Repeat for other horn switch.
13. Disconnect multiplugs from cruise control (if
fitted) and radio control switches.
14.Release harness from clips and remove
harness.
15. Models with cruise control: Remove 2
screws securing cruise control switches to
steering wheel.
16. Models with cruise control: Remove cruise
control switches from steering wheel.
17.Remove 2 screws securing radio switches to
steering wheel.
18.Remove radio switches from steering wheel.Refit
1.Fit radio switches to steering wheel and secure
with screws.
2. Models with cruise control: Fit cruise control
switches to steering wheel and secure with
screws.
3.Position harness to horn, cruise control (if
fitted) and radio switches and secure in clips.
4.Position horn switch and connect Lucars.
5.Repeat for other horn switch.
6.Connect multiplugs to cruise control and radio
control switches.
7. Td4 models: Position damper, fit and tighten
screws.
8.Remove tape from rotary coupler.
9.Ensure road wheels are in straight ahead
position and indicator cancelling cam is aligned
horizontally.
10.Fit steering wheel to column and ensure
spokes are horizontal.
11.Fit new self locking nut and tighten to 45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
12.Connect multiplug to rotary coupler.
13.Fit drivers airbag.

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

FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 60-7
Damper
$% 60.30.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.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.
3.Remove road wheel.
4.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper.
5.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
6.Release ABS sensor from hub.7.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.
8.Remove nut securing track rod to steering arm
and break taper joint using LRT-57-043.

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.