Specifications & Procedures Land Rover Freelander L314

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

Whenever possible, use a lift or pit when working beneath vehicle, in preference to jacking. Apply the handbrake and chock the wheels.

Always use the recommended jacking points. See JACKING .

Always ensure that any lifting apparatus has sufficient load capacity for the weight to be lifted. Ensure the vehicle is standing on level ground prior to lifting or jacking.

JACKING

Jack or support vehicle only on approved jacking points. (Scheme 1), (Scheme 2) or (Scheme 3).

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Vehicle jack

The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to be used in an emergency, for changing a tire. DO NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner's Handbook for vehicle jack location points and procedure. Never work under a vehicle only supported by the vehicle jack.

Hydraulic jack

A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg (3,300 lbs) load capacity must be used.

Raising Front Of Vehicle

Note. For some repair operations it may be necessary to use a jack to support the engine under the sump. In this case, a block of wood should be used on the jack to protect the sump.

1. Position the cup of the hydraulic arm under the center of the front body crossmember assembly. (Scheme 1)
2. Use jack to raise front road wheels to enable safety stands to be installed under the front end of each longitudinal member. (Scheme 3)
3. Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on safety stands.
4. Before working on the underside of a vehicle recheck the stability of the vehicle on the stands.
5. Use the reverse procedure when removing a vehicle from stands.

Raising Rear Of Vehicle

1. Position cup of hydraulic arm under the center of the rear subframe crossmember at the position identified by the embossed arrows. (Scheme 2)
2. Use jack to raise rear road wheels to enable safety stands to be installed under the rear ends of the body longitudinal members. (Scheme 3)
3. Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on safety stands.
4. Before working on the underside of a vehicle, recheck the stability of the vehicle on the stands.
5. Use the reverse procedure when removing a vehicle from stands.

Wheel-Free Lift

1. Locate the lifting pads under the ends of the body longitudinal members. (Scheme 3)
2. Raise the ramp to support the weight of the vehicle and ensure the vehicle is secure on the lifting pads. Raise the ramp to the required height.

Checking

1. Ensure tire pressures are correct and vehicle is at curbside weight. Refer to vehicle driver's door placard.
2. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering and suspension.
3. Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is properly calibrated.
4. Check that front wheel alignment is within tolerance. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures__wheel-alignment-specifications) .

Adjusting

1. Mark position of steering ball joints for reference. Loosen track rod and ball joint pinch bolts. (Scheme 4)
2. Rotate turnbuckle to obtain correct alignment. Ensure ball joint is not rotated.
3. Recheck front wheel alignment. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures__wheel-alignment-specifications).
4. Ensure slots in turnbuckle clamps are aligned. (Scheme 5)
5. Tighten track rod and ball joint pinch bolts to 28 Nm (21 lbs. ft.).

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Ensure tire pressures are correct and vehicle is at curbside weight.
2. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering and suspension.
3. Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is properly calibrated.
4. Check front wheel alignment is within tolerance. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures__wheel-alignment-specifications) .

1. Hold turnbuckle on adjustable link and loosen both lock nuts. (Scheme 6)
2. Rotate turnbuckle to obtain correct alignment. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/land-rover/freelander/l314-2003-2006/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures__wheel-alignment-specifications).
3. Hold turnbuckle and tighten lock nuts to 90 Nm (66 lbs. ft.). Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stress in suspension.
4. Repeat check and adjust procedure on other side of vehicle.

Scheme 6

RIDING HEIGHT

RIDING HEIGHT

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Use illustration for wheel alignment specifications. (Scheme 7)

Scheme 7

See also:
• JACKING
• WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS