2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER wheel

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
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 57-23
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 60-1
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.