2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER ECU

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE 10-21
Clutch Pipes and Unions
Check
1.Check route of clutch pipe from master cylinder
to slave cylinder. Ensure that pipe is correctly
retained and shows no signs of fluid leakage or
chafing.
2. Check unions for signs of fluid leakage.
Windscreen and Rear Washer Reservoir
Check and Top-up
1.Release cap from washer reservoir and fill with
the correct concentration of screen washer
fluid.
2.Refit cap ensuring it is securely fastened.
Battery
Check
1.Check battery condition indicator. Green =
OK. Black = Battery requires charging. Clear/
white = New battery required.
2.Clean and check security of battery terminals.
Smear with petroleum jelly.

MAINTENANCE
10-26 MAINTENANCE
KV6 – Petrol engines
Check
1.Check security of all fuel hoses, paying
particular attention to those running under the
vehicle. Check all hoses and pipes are correctly
routed and secured. Check for signs of leakage
or damage.
Brake Hoses and Pipes
Check
1.Visually check condition of all brake hoses.
Look for any sign of damage or chafing. Check
for any signs of fluid leakage.
2.Check brake pipes for signs of leakage or
corrosion. Pay particular attention to pipe
unions and joints. Ensure all pipes and hoses
are correctly routed and secured.
Check Exhaust System
Check
1.Visually check condition of exhaust system for
signs of damage. Extra care should be taken to
ensure the catalyst is in good condition and
shows no signs of damage. Check condition of
exhaust heat shields.
2.Check exhaust system is firmly secured and
check condition of exhaust mounting rubbers,
clamps and brackets.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-3
REPAIRS
Camshafts - LH cylinder head
$% 12.13.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
3.Remove LH camshaft rear timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft rear timing belt - LH cylinder
head.
4.Remove LH camshaft cover gasket.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - Up to 03MY.
5.Remove 4 bolts and remove front camshaft
drive belt cover backplate from cylinder head.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing LH rear camshaft
drive belt cover backplate to cylinder head and
remove backplate.7.Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
22 bolts securing camshaft carrier to cylinder
head until valve spring pressure is released,
remove bolts.
8.Release camshaft carrier from dowels and
remove carrier.
9.Remove camshafts and discard oil seals.
10.Using a stick magnet, remove 12 hydraulic
tappets from cylinder head.
CAUTION: Store hydraulic tappets in their
fitted order and store upright. Maintain
absolute cleanliness when handling
hydraulic tappets. Failure to observe these
precautions can result in engine failure.
11.Clean camshafts and bearing running surfaces
in camshaft carrier and cylinder head.
12.Inspect camshafts and replace camshafts if
scored, pitted or excessively worn.
Note: Camshafts are colour coded - Inlet -
ORANGE; Exhaust - BLUE.
M12 6905
M12 6906

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-5
12.Fit LH camshaft rear timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft rear timing belt - LH cylinder
head.
13.Top-up engine oil.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
14.Connect battery earth lead.
Camshafts - RH cylinder head
$% 12.13.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Remove camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
3.Remove RH rear camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft rear timing belt - RH cylinder
head.
4.Remove RH camshaft cover gasket.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - RH.
5.Remove 4 bolts securing RH front timing belt
cover backplate to cylinder head and remove
backplate.
6.Remove 2 bolts securing RH rear timing belt
cover backplate and remove backplate.
M12 6903
M12 6904

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-6 REPAIRS
7.Using sequence shown, progressively loosen
22 bolts securing camshaft carrier to cylinder
head until valve spring pressure is released
and remove bolts.
8.Release camshaft carrier from dowels and
remove carrier.
9.Remove both camshafts and discard oil seals.
10.Using a stick magnet, remove 12 hydraulic
tappets from cylinder head.
CAUTION: Store hydraulic tappets in their
fitted order and store upright. Maintain
absolute cleanliness when handling
hydraulic tappets. Failure to observe these
precautions can result in engine failure.
11.Clean camshafts and bearing running surfaces
in camshaft carrier and cylinder head.
12.Inspect camshafts and replace camshafts if
scored, pitted or excessively worn.
Note: Camshafts are colour coded - Inlet -
ORANGE; Exhaust - BLUE.Refit
1.Thoroughly clean and lubricate hydraulic
tappets with clean engine oil. Fit hydraulic
tappets to original bores in cylinder head.
2.Ensure that mating faces of camshaft carrier
and cylinder head are clean and dry.
3.Lubricate camshafts and bearing journals with
clean engine oil.
4.Position camshafts in cylinder head with rear
timing gear drive slots in each camshaft facing
towards the centre as shown.
CAUTION: Ensure camshafts are in their
correct fitted locations, camshafts are
colour coded - Inlet - ORANGE, Exhaust -
BLUE.
5.Apply continuous thin beads of sealant, Part
No. STC 4600, to paths on camshaft carrier as
shown. Spread sealant to an even film using a
roller.
Ensure sealant does not enter oil feed holes
or grooves and that assembly is completed
within 20 minutes.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-10 REPAIRS
Pulley - crankshaft
$% 12.21.01
Remove
1.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
2.Remove RH front road wheel.
3.Remove 3 bolts securing RH splash shield to
body and remove shield.
4.Using a 3/8 square drive socket bar, raise
ancillary drive belt tensioner and release drive
belt from crankshaft pulley.5.Assemble LRT-12-161 to LRT-12-199 and
secure with clamp bolt.
6.Insert LRT-12-161 with LRT-12-199 into
crankshaft pulley, loosen and remove pulley
bolt.
7.Remove tools from crankshaft pulley, remove
crankshaft pulley.
Refit
1.Clean crankshaft pulley and crankshaft gear
mating faces.
2.Fit crankshaft pulley to crankshaft gear and
ensure that the indent on pulley locates over
the lug on crankshaft gear.
3.Fit crankshaft pulley bolt and washer, position
LRT-12-161 with LRT-12-199 into crankshaft
pulley. Tighten pulley bolt to 160 Nm (118
lbf.ft).
4.Remove tools from crankshaft pulley.
5.Ensure drive belt is located on ancillary pulleys,
raise belt tensioner and fit drive belt to
crankshaft pulley.
6.Fit splash shield and secure with bolts.
7.Fit RH road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft)
8.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
M12 6614

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-12 REPAIRS
Crankshaft rear oil seal
$% 12.21.20
Remove
1.Remove torque converter drive plate.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Torque converter drive plate.
2.Remove and discard 5 bolts securing
crankshaft rear oil seal to cylinder block.
3.Remove and discard crankshaft rear oil seal.Refit
1.Clean cylinder block face and oil seal running
surface on crankshaft; ensure bolt holes are
clean and dry.
2.Position oil seal protector, LRT-12-061 to
crankshaft.
3.Position oil seal to crankshaft.
CAUTION: Oil seal must be fitted dry.
4.Fit new Patchlok bolts securing oil seal to
cylinder block and using sequence shown,
tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
5.Remove oil seal protector.
6.Fit torque converter drive plate.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Torque converter drive plate.
7.Check engine oil level, top-up if necessary.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-13
Cylinder head gasket - LH
$% 12.29.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
3.Remove inlet manifold chamber.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
4.Remove LH exhaust manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - LH - Non NAS.

+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - LH - NAS.
5.Remove camshaft timing belt.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing LH front camshaft
timing belt cover backplate to cylinder head;
remove backplate.
7.Remove LH camshaft cover gasket.

+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - Up to 03MY.8.Remove 3 nuts and 3 bolts securing ignition
coils to LH inlet manifold and release coil earth
lead, if fitted.
9.Remove ignition coils and position aside, if
fitted.
10.Release clip and disconnect coolant bleed
hose from inlet manifold and move hose aside.
11.Depress locking collar and release breather
hose from LH inlet manifold.