Removal the gearbox (Freelander 2)

Special tool

205-754A Splitter, Ball Joints

211-316 Separator, Ball Joint

General equipment: Powertrain Jack

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to the procedure: Battery Installation Tray (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Ensure that the vehicle is supported securely.

3. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir.

4. Disconnect the lower section of the steering column from the steering gear.

CAUTION: Install a new steering column joint bolt.

5. Remove the gearbox selector. Refer to the procedure: Gearshift lever (308-06 External manual transmission controls in the drive axle/ gearbox unit, Removal and installation).



6. Remove the starter. Refer to procedure: Starter (303-06B Starting System - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4, Removal and Installation).



7. Support the engine.





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NOTE: Subject to availability.

14. Drain the oil from the gearbox. Refer to the procedure: Draining transmission fluid from the gearbox and pouring transmission fluid into the gearbox (308-03 Manual Transmission/ Transmission in a drive axle unit, General procedures).



15. Remove the front wheels with tires. Refer to the procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

16. Using the special tool, release the ball joints of the left and right steering rods. Special tool: 211-316



17. Using the special tool, remove the lower arm ball joint. Special tool: 205-754A



18. Disconnect both front struts from the stabilizer.

CAUTION: Do not allow the ball joint to rotate.

NOTE: Discard 2 nuts.

19. Disconnect the pressure lines from the steering gear.





20. Remove both fender splash guard extension panels.

NOTE: The illustration shows the right side, the procedure is similar on the left side.

21. Remove the towing device hole plug.

22. Remove the 2 bolts securing the bumper cover.



23. Release the power steering lines.



24. Release the fuel line.

CAUTION: Be prepared to collect spilled liquid.

NOTE: Plug all openings.

25. Remove the lower support cushion.



26. Disconnect the catalytic converter from the distribution pipe.



27. Support the subframe. General equipment: Powertrain Jack



28. Remove the front subframe crossmember.

CAUTION: Use new subframe bolts.

29. Lower the front subframe assembly.

Mark the position of the components to facilitate subsequent installation. Use new subframe bolts.

30. Disconnect the left axle shaft.



31. Disconnect the right axle shaft.



32. Remove the turbocharger outlet pipe.







34. Support the gearbox. General equipment: Powertrain Jack





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CAUTION: If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed with cold water.