Want to know what the inside of your viscous coupling unit (VCU) on your Freelander 1 looks like? Here is a diagram: 1. Cylinder 2. Slotted disc 3. Input shaft 4. Roller bearing 5. Ball bearing 6. Torsional damper flange 7. Output shaft In normal conditions your rear wheels only have 0.8% drive, so your […]
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor on your Freelander detects the temperature of the incoming air stream. It provides a signal that enables the ECM to adjust ignition timing and fuelling quantity according to this temperature, to give optimum performance, drivability and emissions. If your IAT sensor fails your Freelander will continue to run. The […]
Want to know what is under the bonnet of your KV6 2.5 Petrol Freelander? Below is the LHD view, however there is little difference between this and the RHD version. 1 Power steering reservoir 2 Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 3 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cap 4 Engine Control Module box 5 Engine compartment fusebox […]
Want to know what is under the bonnet of your K 1.8 Petrol Freelander? Below is the LHD view, however there is little difference between this and the RHD version. 1 Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cap 4 Engine Control Module box 5 Engine compartment fusebox […]
Want to know what is under the bonnet of your TD4 Diesel Freelander? Below is the LHD view, however there is little difference between this and the RHD version. 1 Power steering reservoir 2 Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cap 5 Engine Control Module box […]
Here is some information on the oils and lubricants which should be used in your Freelander 1: The engine and other lubricating systems are filled with high- performance lubricants giving prolonged life. CAUTION: Always use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range in the engine. The use of oil of the incorrect specification […]
For North America the fluid capacities for your Freelander are (again these are only an approximation of the amount of fluid required to fill the respective system): Fuel tank: ⇒ Up to 02.5 Model Year 15.6 US gallons ⇒ From 02.5 Model Year 17.2 US gallons Engine – KV6 (including oil cooler and filter): ⇒ […]
The Vehicle Identification Number VIN plate on your Freelander, which is located on the left hand door post, contains the following information: A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) B Gross vehicle weight C Gross train weight D Maximum front axle load E Maximum rear axle load F Paint code G Trim code
What is the correct tyre pressure for your Freelander 1? There is a lot of confusion over this. Originally the handbook said it was 32psi. This was then found to cause premature tyre wear and the early models were recalled and a modification to their rear suspension was done. On 03/03/1999 a bulletin was released […]
Many people do not realise they can operate their Freelander 1 tailgate window with the remote key fob. Press and hold the open button on the key fob and the tailgate window will come down. You can put it back up either using the button on the dashboard, or by inserting the key in the […]