steering LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2001 Repair Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 60-15
Bush - lower arm - front
$% 60.35.24
Remove
1.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
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 2 bolts securing rear bush housing to
rear beam.
4.Release rear bush housing from body dowel.
5.Remove bolt securing lower arm front
mounting.
6.Release lower arm front mounting from rear
beam.
7.Using LRT-60-008 and adaptors remove lower
arm bush.Refit
1.Ensure bush bore in hub is clean.
2.Using LRT-60-008 fit new bush into lower arm.
3.Align lower arm to rear beam, fit bolt but do not
tighten at this stage.
4.Align rear bush housing to body dowel, fit bolts
but do not tighten at this stage.
5.Tighten rear bush housing bolts to 105 Nm (77
lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
6.Tighten lower arm front bush bolts to 190 Nm
(140 lbf.ft).
7.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
8.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
9.Check and, if necessary, adjust wheel
alignment.

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

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-16 REPAIRS
Bush - lower arm - rear
$% 60.35.25
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 nut securing lower arm rear bush
housing and remove snubber rubber.
CAUTION: Note orientation of snubber
washer.
3.Remove 2 bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housing.
4.Release bush locating pin from body and
remove bush housing.Refit
1.Clean lower arm and bush housing mating
faces.
2.Fit bush housing to lower arm and locate dowel
into body.
3.Fit bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housings and tighten to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
4.Fit snubber rubber and nut but do not tighten at
this stage.
CAUTION: Ensure correct orientation of
snubber washer. Ensure that 'OUT' is
visible on snubber washer when fitted.
5.Tighten rear bush housing nut to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
6.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
7.Check front wheel alignment.

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

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-13
Air bag - steering wheel
$% 76.74.01
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 an airbag module, do not lean
directly over it.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION,
Supplementary restraint system
precautions.
2.Remove 2 Torx bolts securing airbag module to
steering wheel.
3.Release airbag module from steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not allow the airbag module
to hang by the airbag harness.
4.Disconnect SRS connector from air bag
module.
5.Remove airbag module.
WARNING: Store the airbag module with the
deployment side uppermost. If it is stored
deployment side down, accidental
deployment will propel the airbag module
with enough force to cause serious injury.Refit
1.Position airbag module and fit connector with
harness pointing upwards.
NOTE: If the airbag module is to be replaced,
the bar code of the new module must be
recorded.
2.Fit airbag module to steering wheel and tighten
Torx bolts to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
3.Connect battery leads, earth lead last.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-19
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system
$% 76.74.20
Remove
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION,
Supplementary restraint system
precautions.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of
the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels
are positioned straight ahead and the
steering wheel is prevented from turning.
Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel
will damage the SRS rotary coupler.
2.Remove steering wheel.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Steering
wheel.
CAUTION: Use adhesive tape to prevent
rotation of the rotary coupler once the
steering wheel is removed.
3.Remove steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
4.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from rotary coupler.
5.Remove 4 screws and remove rotary coupler.
CAUTION: Do not dismantle the rotary
coupler, it has no serviceable parts and
must be replaced as a complete assembly.Refit
1.Ensure the rotary coupler is installed in its
centred position. To obtain centre position,
rotate coupler gently clockwise and
anticlockwise until the white segment appears
on the indicator wheel.
CAUTION: Ensure front road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
2.Fit rotary coupler and secure with screws.
3.Connect multiplugs to rotary coupler.
4.Fit steering column nacelle.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Nacelle -
column.
5.Fit steering wheel.

+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Steering
wheel.
6.Connect battery leads, earth lead last.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
75-20 REPAIRS
Airbag module - steering wheel -
deployment - off vehicle
$% 76.74.16
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag
modules when removed from the vehicle.
Deploy
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system, the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION, SRS
component manual deployment.
2.Remove airbag module from steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
3.Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86-
003 and associated flyleads.
4.Position toolLRT-86–007–02 in vice, ensuring
that vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to
prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards
from vice. Tighten vice.
5.Secure airbag module to tool LRT-86–007–02
using both fixings LRT-86–007–05.
6.Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are
secure.
WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is
not connected to the battery.7.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
08 to driver airbag module.
8.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
08 to deployment tool LRT-86–003.
9.Connect tool LRT-86–003 to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least
15 metres (50 ft) away from the airbag
module.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS 75-21
10.Press deployment tool operating button to
deploy airbag module.
WARNING: During deployment parts of the
airbag module become hot enough to burn
you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment
before touching the airbag module.
11.Disconnect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–
003–08 from driver airbag module.
12.Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag
module from tool LRT-86–007–02, place airbag
module in plastic bag and seal bag.
13.Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
14.Transport deployed airbag module to
designated area for incineration.
NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS
components in the vehicle passenger
compartment.
15.DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the
SRS system including steering wheel or
steering column.
Airbag module - steering wheel -
deployment - in-vehicle
$% 76.74.15
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe deployment and
disposal of airbag modules when still fitted to the
vehicle.
Deploy
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system, the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
1.Make the SRS system safe.

+ GENERAL INFORMATION, SRS
component manual deployment.
2.Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86–
003and associated flyleads.
3.Remove steering column nacelle.
4.Disconnect SRS harness connector from back
of rotary coupler.
WARNING: Ensure airbag module is secure
within steering wheel.
WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is
not connected to the battery.

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
75-22 REPAIRS
5.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
01 to back of rotary coupler.
6.Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–003–
01 to deployment tool LRT-86–003.
7.Connect tool LRT-86–003 to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are at least
15 metres (50 ft) away from the vehicle.
8.Press deployment tool operating button to
deploy airbag module.
WARNING: During deployment parts of the
airbag module become hot enough to burn
you. Wait 30 minutes after deployment
before touching the airbag module.9.Disconnect deployment tool flylead LRT-86–
003–01 from back of rotary coupler.
10.Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag
module from steering wheel.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - steering wheel.
11.Place airbag module in plastic bag and seal
bag.
12.Transport deployed airbag module to
designated area for incineration.
NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS
components in the vehicle passenger
compartment.
13.DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the
SRS system including steering wheel or
steering column.

EXTERIOR FITTINGS
REPAIRS 76-2-5
Mud flap - front
$% 76.10.83
Remove
1.Turn steering wheel to full lock.
2.Remove 3 screws securing mud flap.
3.Remove mud flap.
Refit
1.Position mud flap to body and secure with
screws.
2.Straighten steering.
Mud flap - rear
$% 76.10.85
Remove
1.Remove 3 screws securing mud flap.
2.Remove mud flap.
Refit
1.Position mud flap to body and secure with
screws.

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
76-3-14 REPAIRS
Fascia - up to 04MY
$% 76.46.23
Remove
1.Remove front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
2.Remove rotary coupler.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system.
3.Disconnect 4 multiplugs from wiper/indicator
switch.
4.Loosen clamping screw and remove wiper/
indicator switch.
5.Remove 2 screws from steering column lower
finisher and remove finisher.6.Open drivers glove box lid and remove fuse box
cover.
7.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from fusebox.
8.Close glove box.
9.Remove clock.

+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, Clock.
10.Remove both 'A' post upper trim finishers.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim finisher - 'A' post - upper -
renew.
11. Models without passenger airbag: Remove
fascia stowage box.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Stowage box - fascia.
12. Models with passenger airbag: Remove
passenger airbag.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - fascia - passenger - up to 04MY.

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
76-3-18 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Fit fascia and coin tray mats.
2.Fit immobilisation ECU to fascia and secure
with nuts.
3.Connect multiplug to immobilisation ECU.
4.Fit switch blank.
5.Fit glove box locks to fascia and secure with
screws.
6.Fit glove box and secure with screws.
7.Fit glove box lamp and mat.
8.Fit glove box lids and secure hinge pins.
9.Fit face level vents and seals to fascia.
10.Fit centre bracket and secure with screws.
11. Models without passenger airbag: Fit grab
handle and secure with nuts.
12.Fit instrument pack lower cover and secure with
screws.
13.Fit instrument pack to fascia and secure with
screws.
14.Fit fascia harness to fascia and secure with
clips.
15.Connect Lucars to glove box lamp and switch.
16.Connect multiplugs to mirror switch and
headlamp levelling switch.
17.Fit mirror switch and headlamp levelling switch.
18.Connect multiplugs to instrument pack.
19.Fit instrument pack upper cover and secure
with screws.
20.Connect multiplugs to switches on instrument
bezel finisher, fit bezel and secure with screws.
21.With assistance fit fascia to vehicle and secure
with bolts.22.Connect fascia harness multiplugs to main
harness.
23. Models with passenger airbag: Fit passenger
airbag.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - fascia - passenger - up to 04MY.
24. Models without passenger airbag: Fit fascia
stowage box.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Stowage box - fascia.
25.Fit 'A' post upper trim finishers.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim finisher - 'A' post - upper -
renew.
26.Fit clock.

+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, Clock.
27.Open drivers glove box lid and remove fuse box
cover.
28.Connect multiplugs to fusebox.
29.Fit fusebox cover and close glove box lid.
30.Fit steering column lower cover and secure with
screws.
31.Fit wiper/indicator switch and tighten clamping
screw.
32.Connect multiplugs to wiper/indicator switch.
33.Fit rotary coupler.

+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system.
34.Fit front console.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.