2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER Workshop Manual

REAR SUSPENSION
64-10 REPAIRS
Link - adjustable - transverse
$% 64.35.70
Remove
1.Raise rear 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, bolt and washers securing
transverse links to hub.
4.Remove nut and bolt securing adjustable
transverse link to subframe. Collect dynamic
damper.
5.Remove transverse link.Refit
1.Fit transverse link.
2.Fit nuts, bolts, dynamic damper and washers
securing transverse link to hub and subframe
but do not tighten at this stage.
NOTE: Ensure that washers are fitted to both
ends of bolts
3.Support weight of vehicle with jack under rear
hub.
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
4.Tighten nuts and bolts to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7.Check and if necessary adjust rear wheel
alignment.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-11
Link - transverse fixed
$% 64.35.72
Remove
1.Raise rear 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 and bolt securing transverse link to
hub.
4.Remove nut and bolt securing fixed transverse
link to subframe.
5.Remove transverse link.Refit
1.Fit transverse link.
2.Fit nuts, bolts and washers securing transverse
link to hub and subframe but do not tighten at
this stage.
3.Support weight of vehicle with jack under rear
hub.
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with the weight of the vehicle on the
suspension.
4.Tighten nuts and bolts to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
5.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
6.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7.Check and if necessary adjust rear wheel
alignment.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-12 REPAIRS
Bush - link - transverse
$% 64.35.76
Remove
1.Remove transverse link.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS, Link
- transverse fixed.
2.Note and mark bush orientation.
3. Large bush: Use LRT-60-008 to remove bush.4. Small bush: Use LRT-60-013 to remove bush.
Refit
1.Ensure bush bore is clean.
2.Ensure bush is correctly aligned.
3.Using LRT- 60-008 or LRT-60-013 fit new
bush.
4.Fit transverse link.

+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS, Link
- transverse fixed.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-13
Sub frame
$% 64.35.78
Remove
1.Remove both drive shafts.

+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Shaft
with both joints - LH.

+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Shaft
with both joints - RH.
2.Reference mark rear propeller shaft for
reassembly.
3.Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller
shaft to differential. Release propeller shaft and
tie aside.
4.Depress red locking collar and disconnect
breather pipe from differential casing.
5.Support the weight of the subframe assembly
on a jack.6.Remove 2 bolts securing handbrake cable clips
to subframe.
7.Remove 4 bolts securing subframe to body.
8.With assistance lower jack, manoeuvre
subframe around exhaust and remove from
vehicle.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
9.Remove 3 bolts securing differential mountings
to subframe and remove differential assembly.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-14 REPAIRS
10.Loosen 6 bolts securing mountings to
differential casing.Refit
1.Position centralising jig LRT-51-013 to align
differential assembly.
2.Fit differential assembly.
3.Fit bolts securing differential mountings to
subframe and tighten to 120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
4.Tighten forward bolts to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).
5.Tighten rearward bolts to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).
6.Remove LRT-51-013.
7.With assistance position subframe assembly to
body and locate on dowels.
8.Fit subframe bolts and tighten to 190 Nm (140
lbf.ft).
9.Align handbrake cables, fit bolts and tighten to
22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
10.Connect breather pipe.
11.Position propeller shaft to rear axle and align
reference marks.
12.Fit nuts and bolts securing propeller shaft to
rear axle and tighten to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).
13.Fit drive shafts.

+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Shaft
with both joints - LH.

+ DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Shaft
with both joints - RH.
14.Check and if necessary, adjust wheel
alignment.

BRAKES
ADJUSTMENTS 70-1
BRAKES ADJUST ME NTS
Brake bleed
$% 70.25.02
Check
1.The following procedure covers bleeding the
complete system but where only the primary or
secondary circuit have been disturbed in
isolation, it should only be necessary to bleed
that system. Partial bleeding of the hydraulic
system is only permissible if a brake pipe or
hose has been disconnected with only minor
loss of fluid.
CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir
is maintained between the minimum and
maximum levels throughout the bleed
procedure using new brake fluid.
Adjust
1.Raise front and rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Check all pipe and hose connections are tight
and there are no signs of leakage.
3.Top-up fluid level in brake reservoir to 'MAX'
mark.

+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Brake Fluid.
CAUTION: Never re-use fluid that has been
bled from the system.
4.Bleed sequence: LH front to RH front, LH rear
to RH rear.
CAUTION: Use only new brake fluid of the
recommended grade.5.Attach bleed tube to front brake caliper bleed
screw on passenger side, submerge free end in
a clear container containing brake fluid.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint
finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately
remove fluid and clean area with water.
6.Apply pressure to brake pedal several times,
then apply steady pressure.
7.Loosen bleed screw to release brake fluid and
air. Allow pedal to return unassisted.
8.Depress brake pedal steadily through its full
stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat
procedure until a flow of clean air-free fluid is
purged into container then, whilst holding pedal
at end of downward stroke tighten bleed screw
to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft) on calipers and 8 Nm (6
lbf.ft) on wheel cylinders.
CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir
is maintained between the minimum and
maximum levels throughout the bleed
procedure using new brake fluid.
9.Top up brake system reservoir.
10.Repeat procedure at each wheel in the
sequence shown.
WARNING: Braking efficiency may be
seriously impaired if the incorrect bleed
sequence is used.
11.Remove tube from bleed screw and fit bleed
screw dust cap.
12.Apply brakes and check for leakage.
13.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
14.Road test vehicle. Check brake pedal for short
firm travel when brakes are applied.

BRAKES
70-2 ADJUSTMENTS
Cable - handbrake - check and adjust
$% 70.35.10
Check
1.Release ash tray panel from rear console,
disconnect multiplug from power socket and
remove ash tray panel.
2.Fully release handbrake lever.
3.With engine running, apply footbrake a
minimum of thirty times, to ensure full
adjustment of rear brake shoes.
4.Switch off engine.
5.Apply handbrake lever one notch at a time and
count the number of notches required to apply
the brakes firmly, equivalent to a pull of 20 kgf.
applied at mid point of handbrake lever grip.
Handbrake lever travel = 4 to 7 notches.
6.Adjust handbrake cable tension if travel is
outside limits.
CAUTION: Hand brake travel must be within
the limits given or the automatic adjusters
may not work.Adjust
1.If carrying out handbrake adjustment after
brake drum installation, apply brake pedal a
min. of 30 times, to ensure full adjustment of
rear brake shoes.
2.Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
3.Check handbrake cable connections for free
movement in handbrake equalizer.
4.Apply handbrake lever one notch.
5.Tighten equalizer adjusting nut until rear
wheels drag slightly when turned.
6.Release handbrake lever and check that rear
wheels do not drag when turned. Adjust if
necessary.
7.Apply handbrake one notch at a time and count
the number of notches until both rear wheels
lock. This should be a minimum of 4 and a
maximum of 7 clicks. Adjust if necessary.
8.Release handbrake
9.Fit ash tray panel and cigar lighter to rear
console.
10.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

BRAKES
REPAIRS 70-3
REPAIRS
Drum - rear
$% 70.12.03
Remove
1.Raise rear 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 handbrake.
4.Remove 2 screws securing brake drum and
remove brake drum.
NOTE: If brake drum cannot be removed,
release brake shoe adjustment as follows:
5.Remove rubber grommet from rear of
backplate.
6.Using 2 flat bladed screwdrivers, release
ratchet and turn the adjuster to increase the
shoe to drum clearance.7.Remove brake drum.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to
clean brake components. Dust from friction
materials can be harmful if inhaled.