Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Land Rover Freelander (LN) V6-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Suspension and Subframe
Torque Wrench Settings
| TORQUE DESCRIPTION | METRIC | IMPERIAL |
| Anti-roll bar saddle clamp to subframe bolts | 23 Nm | 17 lbf.ft |
| Anti-roll bar link to damper nut | 55 Nm | 41 Ibf.ft |
| Anti-roll bar to link nut | 55 Nm | 41 Ibf.ft |
| Damper assembly to body top mounting nuts Tighten with weight of vehicle on suspension | 45 Nm | 33 Ibf ft |
| Damper to hub nuts and bolts Tighten with weight of vehicle on suspension | 205 Nm | 151 Ibf.ft |
| Damper shaft locking nut | 57 Nm | 42 Ibf ft |
| Engine lower steady to support beam bolt | 100 Nm | 74 Ibf ft |
| Engine tie-bar to sump bolts | 100 Nm | 74 Ibf ft |
| Front subframe to body front bolts | 190 Nm | 140 Ibf.ft |
| Hub drive shaft nut Use NEW nuts | 400 Nm | 295 Ibf ft |
| Hub assembly to lower swivel joint nut | 65 Nm | 48 Ibf ft |
| Lower arm front bush to subframe bolt Tighten with weight of vehicle on suspension | 190 Nm | 140 Ibf ft |
| Lower arm rear bush housing bolts to body Tighten with weight of vehicle on suspension | 105 Nm | 77 Ibf ft |
| Lower arm to rear bush housing nut Tighten with weight of vehicle on suspension | 140 Nm | 103 Ibf ft |
| Road wheel nuts Tighten in diagonal sequence | 115 Nm | 85 Ibf ft |
| Support beam to body bolts | 190 Nm | 140 Ibf.ft |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
