Cylinder head (Freelander 2)

NOTE: The valve cover and cylinder head are machined as an assembly and cannot be serviced separately.

Removal

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Refer to procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Specifications).

2. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Ensure that the vehicle is supported securely.

3. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to procedure: Exhaust Manifold (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

4. Remove the camshafts. Refer to procedure: Camshafts (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

5. Remove the thermostat. Refer to procedure: Thermostat (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

6. Remove the right engine mount. Refer to the procedure: Right Engine Mount (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).









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CAUTION: Mark the installation positions of the components before removal.

8. Discard the bolts.

WARNING: This step requires the assistance of a second mechanic.

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Remember the thickness of the removed gasket. The thickness of the gasket is determined by the number of holes (from 1 to 4) in any of the places shown.

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NOTE: Do not continue disassembly if the component is removed only for access.

Installation

1. Install the lifting brackets and tighten the bolts. Tightening torque: 10 Nm

2. Clean and inspect the cylinder head and cylinder block.

CAUTION: Use a plastic scraper to remove old gasket only.

3. Inspect the cylinder head surface for roughness in the center and corners. Refer to procedure: Specifications (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Specifications).





4. If necessary, select the cylinder head gasket of the correct thickness. Refer to the procedure: Cylinder Head Gasket Selection - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (303-00 Engine - General Information, General Procedures).

5. Install a new cylinder head gasket.

Clean the mating surfaces of any foreign material. Make sure the dowel pins are installed correctly. Be sure to install the correct thickness gasket. Make sure the gasket is installed correctly.

6. Install the cylinder head.

WARNING: This step requires the assistance of a second mechanic.

CAUTION: Position the element correctly on the mounting pins.

7. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown in three stages. Tightening torque: Stage 1: 20 Nm. Step 2: 60 Nm. Step 3: 220°

CAUTION: Use new cylinder head bolts.

8. Install the valve levers.

Clean the mating surfaces from foreign material. Lubricate the bearing surfaces with clean engine oil. These elements should be installed in the original position marked during removal.

9. Connect the glow plug electrical connectors and secure the harness to the cylinder head.

10. Connect and secure the cooling system hose.

11. Install the rear timing belt cover and tighten the bolts. Tightening torque: 5 Nm

12. Install the right engine mount bracket bolts. Tightening torque: M12 80 Nm; M10 60 Nm

13. Install the right engine mount. Refer to procedure: Right Engine Mount (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

14. Install the thermostat. Refer to procedure: Thermostat (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

15. Apply clean engine oil to the surface of the camshaft and bearings as described below: to the top surface of the cylinder head; on the upper side of the working surface of each bearing, on each bearing cap; ONLY on the crankshaft journals, not on the base circle. Refer to procedure: Camshafts (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

16. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to procedure: Exhaust Manifold (303-01B Engine - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).

17. Connect the ground cable to the battery and install the cover. Refer to Procedure: Specifications (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Specifications).