Freelander 1. Manual - part 149

MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG

ADJUSTMENTS

37-2-1

MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG

ADJUSTMENTS

Gearbox oil - drain and refill

$% 37.24.01

Drain

1. Position vehicle on a ramp.
2. Remove underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

3. Position suitable container under gearbox.
4. Clean area around filler/level and drain plugs.

WARNING: Observe due care when draining 
gearbox fluid as the fluid can be very hot.

5. Remove filler/level plug.
6. Remove drain plug.
7. Allow gearbox oil to drain.

Refill

1. Clean filler/level and drain plugs.
2. Fit gearbox drain plug and tighten to 35 Nm (26 

lbf.ft)

3. Fill gearbox through filler/level hole, until oil is 

level with bottom of hole. 
 

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 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND 

LUBRICANTS, Lubrication.

4. Fit gearbox filler/level plug and tighten plug to 

35 Nm (26 lbf.ft). 

5. Fit underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

6. Lower vehicle.

MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG

37-2-2

ADJUSTMENTS

MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG

REPAIRS

37-2-3

REPAIRS

Cover - rear

$% 37.12.17

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

3. Remove LH front road wheel.

4. Remove 3 bolts and remove splash shield.
5. Remove battery tray.

 

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.

6. Support gearbox on a jack.

7. Remove through bolt securing LH engine 

mounting to gearbox bracket.

8. Lower gearbox for access.
9. Remove snubber from mounting.

10. Position container to catch oil spillage.

11. Remove and discard 8 Torx bolts securing rear 

cover to gearbox casing.

12. Carefully break sealant joint to release rear 

cover from gearbox casing. Discard rear cover.

Refit

1. Clean gearbox casing face and face of cover.
2. Ensure oil gallery is located in position.
3. Apply a 1 mm bead of sealant to cover mating 

face of gearbox casing.

4. Position new rear cover, fit new Torx bolts and 

tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).

5. Fit snubber to mounting.
6. Fit through bolt securing LH engine mounting to 

gearbox bracket and tighten to 100 Nm (74 
lbf.ft).

7. Fit battery tray.

 

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.

8. Top up gearbox oil.

 

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 MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, 

Manual Gearbox – GETRAG.

9. Fit splash shield and tighten bolts to 10 Nm (7.5 

lbf.ft).

10. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm 

(85 lbf.ft).

11. Fit underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

12. Connect battery earth lead.

M37 1747

MANUAL GEARBOX - GETRAG

37-2-4

REPAIRS

Selector - upper rod & ball joints

$% 37.16.71 

The following procedure is also applicable for 
renewing the selector lower rod and ball joints.

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Remove underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

3. Remove LH front road wheel.

4. Use LRT-37-050, release gearchange rod ball 

joint from gearbox.

5. Use LRT-37-050, release gearchange rod ball 

joint from bulkhead mounting. Remove rod 
from vehicle.

Refit

1. Clean and inspect gear change pivot balls.
2. Clean gear change operating rod and sockets.
3. Lubricate new ball sockets, fit gearchange 

operating arm to vehicle. 
 

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 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND 

LUBRICANTS, Lubrication.

4. Fit LH front road wheel and tighten nuts to 115 

Nm (85 lbf.ft).

5. Fit underbelly panel.

 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Panel - underbelly.

6. Connect battery earth lead.

Gearbox

$% 37.20.02.99

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Tie bonnet back in upright position.
3. Remove intake ducting assembly.

 

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 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - DIESEL, 

REPAIRS, Ducting - intake assembly.

4. Remove battery carrier.

 

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.

5. Remove starter motor.

 

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Starter motor - Td4.

6. Remove IRD.

 

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 INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION 

DRIVE, REPAIRS, Intermediate reduction 
drive (IRD) unit - Td4.

7. Secure LRT-54-026 to drive shaft inner joint. 

Using a suitable lever, release LH inboard joint 
from gearbox.

8. With assistance, pull hub outwards and remove 

LH drive shaft from gearbox.

CAUTION: Pull the drive shaft horizontally 
to avoid damaging the differential oil seal.