2001 LAND ROVER FREELANDER brake

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.

FRONT SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 60-11
9.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.
10.Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to
damper.
11.Release drive shaft from hub.
12.Tie drive shaft aside.13.Remove nut securing lower arm ball joint.
discard nut.
14.Break taper joint using LRT-57-043.
15.Remove hub assembly.
16.Remove 2 bolts securing lower arm rear bush
housing.
17.Remove bolt securing lower arm front
mounting.
18.Remove lower arm.

FRONT SUSPENSION
60-12 REPAIRS
19.Remove nut from rear mounting, remove
snubber washer and remove mounting.
CAUTION: Note orientation of snubber
washer.Refit
1.Clean rear mounting mating faces.
2.Fit rear mounting and snubber rubber to lower
arm, fit 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.
3.Position lower arm and align to subframe fit bolt
but do not tighten at this stage.
4.Clean hub to lower arm ball joint mating faces.
5.Fit hub assembly to lower joint, fit new nut and
tighten to 65 Nm (48 lbf.ft).
6.Clean drive shaft and flange splines.
7.Fit drive shaft to hub.
8.Fit new hub nut but do not tighten at this stage.
9.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten
to 205 Nm (151 lbf.ft).
10.Position caliper to brake disc fit bolts and
tighten to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
11.Fit brake hose to bracket on damper and
secure with clip.
12.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.
13.Fit ABS sensor lead to bracket.
14.Tighten lower arm front bush bolts to 190 Nm
(140 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
15.Align bush housings ensuring roll pin is
correctly located. Fit bolts and tighten to 105
Nm (77 lbf.ft).
16.Tighten rear bush housing nut to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
17.Fit new drive shaft nut and tighten to 400 Nm
(295 lbf.ft). Stake nut to shaft.
18.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
19.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
20.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

REAR SUSPENSION
64-2 REPAIRS
Bearing - hub
$% 64.15.14
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.With assistant depressing the brake pedal,
remove and discard drive shaft nut.
4.Remove brake shoe assembly.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
5.Using LRT-70-007 release handbrake cable
from backplate and remove from backplate.6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper.
7.Disconnect brake pipe union from wheel
cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.
9.Remove nut and bolt securing trailing link to
hub.
10.Remove nut, bolt and washers securing
transverse links to hub.
11.Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to
damper.
12.Release damper from hub.
13.Remove hub assembly from drive shaft.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-5
7.Fit hub to damper and tighten bolts to 205 Nm
(151 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened
with weight of vehicle on suspension.
8.Fit nut, bolt and washers securing transverse
links to hub and tighten nut to 105 Nm (77 lbf.ft).
9.Fit trailing link to hub and tighten nut and bolt to
120 Nm (89 lbf.ft).
NOTE: Ensure that washers are fitted to both
ends of bolts
10.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.
11.Fit brake pipe to wheel cylinder and tighten
union to 14 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
12.Fit clip securing brakepipe to bracket.
13.Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate.
14.Fit brake shoes.

+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake Shoes -
rear set.
15.Fit new drive shaft nut and tighten to 400 Nm
(295 lbf.ft). Stake nut to shaft.
16.Bleed brakes.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
17.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
18.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
Damper
$% 64.30.02
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.Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.
4.Position absorbent cloth to catch spillage.
5.Loosen brake pipe union to hose and release
union.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper. Release brake hose from bracket.
7.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.

REAR SUSPENSION
REPAIRS 64-7
17.Remove cover from top mounting.
18.Compress spring by 2 to 3 cm until loose, hold
damper shaft with Allen key, remove and
discard mounting plate nut.
19.Remove top mounting plate.
20.Remove rebound washer and mounting plate.
21.Remove spring aid and bump plate.
22.Remove spring seat, dust cover and bump stop
cup.
23.Remove damper from spring.
24.Release and remove spring from compressor.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 stop, bump stop cup 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.Fit top mounting cover.
11.Release and remove spring from compressor.
12.Clean mating face of top mounting plate.
13.Fit rubber seal to top mounting.
14.Position damper assembly and align top
mounting to body, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
15.Fit rear quarter lower trim casings.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 3 door.

+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - rear quarter - lower
- 5 door.
16.Fit hub to damper and tighten bolts to 205 Nm
(151 lbf.ft).
17.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.
18.Secure brake hose and ABS sensor harness to
damper.
19.Secure brake hose with 'C' clip.
20.Remove plugs and clean brake pipe male end.
21.Align hose to brake pipe and tighten union to 14
Nm (10 lbf.ft).
22.Remove clamp from brake hose.
23.Bleed brake system.

+ BRAKES, ADJUSTMENTS, Brake
bleed.
24.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
25.Remove stands and lower vehicle.

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.