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Rover 400 Workshop Manual Supplement (1999)04 · Engine - K Series
04 · Engine

Engine and gearbox (page 9 of 10)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual Supplement
Year
1999
Section
Repairs
Engine - K SeriesEngine and gearbox · page 9 of 10
Diagram
  1. Loosen through bolt securing gearbox mounting to body.
  2. Remove 2 bolts securing mounting bracket to gearbox.
Remove 2 bolts securing mounting bracket to gearbox.
  1. Loosen through bolt securing engine RH mounting to body.
  2. Remove and discard 2 nuts securing engine RH mounting to engine.
  3. Remove engine RH mounting.
  4. Using assistance, manoeuvre and lower engine and gearbox from vehicle.

NOTE: Pay particular attention to power steering pump bracket which can catch on subframe as engine is lowered.

  1. Disconnect hoist from adjustable lifting bracket.
  2. Remove engine and gearbox from beneath vehicle.

Refit

  1. Using assistance, position engine and gearbox beneath vehicle.
  2. Connect hoist to adjustable lifting bracket 18G 1598.
  3. Raise and manoeuvre engine and gearbox into position in vehicle.
  4. Adjust lifting bracket 18G 1598 so engine is horizontal in engine compartment.
  5. Fit engine RH mounting to body and engine.
  6. Fit through bolt securing engine RH mounting to body but do not tighten.
  7. Fit 2 NEW nuts securing engine RH mounting to engine and tighten to 100 Nm.
  8. Align engine and gearbox to gearbox mounting bracket, fit 2 bolts and tighten to 80 Nm.
  9. Fit 2 bolts securing LH torque mounting to body and tighten to 45 Nm.
  10. Fit 2 bolts securing RH torque mounting to body and tighten to 45 Nm.
  11. Tighten through bolt securing engine RH mounting to body, to 75 Nm.
  12. Tighten through bolt securing gearbox mounting to body, to 75 Nm.
  13. Lower hoist and disconnect adjustable lifting bracket 18G 1598 from engine lifting brackets.
  14. Remove bolts securing engine lifting brackets 18G 1572/2 to cylinder head and remove engine lifting brackets.
  15. Fit engine rear mounting bracket to body and engine.
  16. Position engine steady bar and fit, but do not tighten, through bolt securing engine rear mounting bracket to body.
  17. Align engine steady bar to engine, fit bolt and tighten to 45 Nm.
  18. Fit bolt securing engine steady bar to manifold and tighten to 25 Nm.
  19. Fit 3 bolts securing engine rear mounting bracket to engine and tighten to 100 Nm.
  20. Tighten through bolt securing engine rear mounting to body to 80 Nm.
  21. Remove plugs from power steering pump and hose connections.
  22. Lubricate new ’O’ ring with clean power steering fluid and fit to fluid outlet hose.

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