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01 Introduction02 Information03 Maintenance04 Engine05 Engine management system - MEMS06 Fuel delivery system - MEMS07 Cooling system - MEMS08 Manifold & exhaust systems09 Manual gearbox10 Automatic gearbox
Rover 100 Repair Manual Supplement (1996-1998)09 · Manual gearbox
09 · Transmission

Gearbox assembly (page 5 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
100 Repair Manual Supplement
Year
1996–1998
Section
Repairs
Manual gearboxGearbox assembly · page 5 of 6
Diagram
  1. Lever power unit forward approximately 25 mm and insert wooden block, measuring 150 mm x 80 mm, lengthways between engine and subframe to hold power unit forward.
Lever power unit forward approximately 25 mm and insert wooden block, measuring 150 mm x 8
  1. Remove 4 bolts securing gearbox to engine.
  2. Release gearbox from engine, raise and manoeuvre gearbox clear of engine compartment.

Refit

Release gearbox from engine, raise and manoeuvre gearbox clear of engine compartment.
  1. Use gear case bolt to secure small open ended spanner in position illustrated to prevent clutch release lever moving.
  2. Connect lifting equipment to gearbox.
  3. Lower gearbox into engine compartment and secure on dowels.
  4. Fit bolts securing gearbox and tighten to 85 Nm.
  5. Remove jack, lever power unit forward and remove block from between engine and subframe.
  6. Position LH mounting bracket to gearbox, fit bolts and tighten to 80 Nm.
  7. Position support member to subframe, fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.
  8. Adjust height of power unit to align mounting bracket to LH engine mounting, fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.
  9. Remove lifting equipment.
  10. Position harness to support member and secure clip.
  11. Fit both drive shaft and hub assemblies. See REPAIR MANUAL - Manual Gearbox - Differential Oil Seal.
  12. Position flywheel rear cover plate, align harness bracket, fit 2 small bolts and tighten to 8 Nm.Tighten large nut and bolt to 38 Nm.
  13. Position flywheel front cover plate, fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm.
  14. Position flywheel lower cover plate, fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 100

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