How long does it take to change a clutch on a Freelander?
On an initial inspection, this can look quite a large job with a book time of five hours, but with some guidance from REPXPERT Alistair Mason this is a straight forward repair for any independent workshop, Schaeffler asserted.
How long to change a clutch on a Freelander 2?
How long will it take? To replace your clutch system generally takes less than 8 hours.
Where should the clutch bite point be?
The bite point is usually around half way through the clutches working travel (around mid-way from fully pressed to fully released). The does however vary a little from car to car. An experienced driver will have little need to use the bite point except for very slow moving traffic and moving off on a hill.
Can you adjust the biting point on a clutch?
To adjust, simply pull up on the clutch cable and loosen the locknut and the adjuster nut slightly. Next, slowly pull up on the clutch cable again. You will feel a point where the clutch fork engages. Your clutch pedal should now be in the optimal position.
Should a clutch release high or low?
Your clutch pedal should move down three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch without effort and then require a good deal more effort to travel the rest of the way down to the floor. This pedal free-play ensures that when you release the pedal, the clutch disk is fully engaged.
Where should my clutch bite?
Where should my clutch grab?
Does a high clutch mean its on its way out?
If your engine continues to whine and rev high then the gear has not caught and is going out. Conversely if your car shakes from being in too high a gear and it takes a huge amount of time to get going, you know you have achieved full engagement.
What is the clutch system on a Freelander?
The clutch system on your Freelander involves the clutch kit itself and the hydraulic master and slave cylinder. Since replacing the clutch slave cylinder requires as much work as replacing the clutch itself our clutch replacement includes replacing all parts of the clutch system including: – the clutch kit – the clutch slave cylinder
Can you change the master and slave at the same time on a Freelander?
It certainly sounds like a hydraulics issue. It is always best to change both the slave and the master at the same time on the Freelander 1 TD4, and to use genuine Land Rover hydraulics – we have never found an aftermarket hydraulics which has been very reliable. These hydraulics are a plug and play system and are not designed to be bled.
Do you need a replacement engine for your Freelander?
Freelander Engines Need a replacement engine for your Freelander, we can supply you with reconditioned / rebuilt engines and when available, used engines. Our engines are built to order, so if you require specific modifications or specifications we can build these in.
What is the DMF on a Land Rover Freelander?
The DMF should also be tested for free play and rock between the primary and secondary masses. The DMF installed on this vehicle has a rotational free play movement of 17° – o r 6 ring gear teeth – and a maximum rock movement of 2.9mm. LuK tool number 400008010 is specifically designed for this purpose.