Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Maintenance05 Engine - K Series06 Engine - D Series07 Engine - L Series08 Engine - T Series09 Emission control10 Engine management system - MEMS11 Engine management system - PGMFi12 Engine management system - EDC13 Fuel delivery system14 Cooling system15 Cooling system - L Series16 Manifold & exhaust systems17 Clutch18 Manual gearbox - R6519 Manual gearbox - PG120 Automatic gearbox21 Drive shafts22 Steering23 Suspension24 Brakes25 Restraint systems26 Body27 Heating & ventilation28 Air conditioning29 Wipers & washers30 Electrical31 Instruments
Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)06 · Engine - D Series
06 · Engine

Drive plate

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Drive plate
Engine - D SeriesDrive plate
  1. Secure power steering hoses to clips.
  2. Connect throttle cable to linkage and abutment bracket. Secure cable to clips.
  3. Adjust throttle cable free-play. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PGMFi, Adjustments.
  4. Fit distributor. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PGMFi, Repairs.
  5. Connect fuel outlet pipe fitting new sealing washers. Tighten banjo bolt to 33 Nm.
  6. Connect earth leads to gearbox, tighten bolt to 9 Nm.
  7. Connect earth lead to bonnet platform and tighten bolt.
  8. Fit leads to fuse box and tighten screws. Fit fuse box cover.
  9. Connect engine harness multiplugs.
  10. Fit engine harness bracket bolt.
  11. Refit underbelly panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  12. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
  13. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  14. Refit air cleaner. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PGMFi, Repairs.
  15. Refill cooling system. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.
  16. Fill engine with correct quantity and grade of oil. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.
  17. Fill gearbox with correct quantity and grade of oil. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.
  18. Connect both battery leads.
  19. Check ignition timing. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PGMFi, Adjustments.

DRIVE PLATE

Service repair no - 12.53.13

Remove

  1. Remove automatic gearbox & converter. See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, Repairs.
Drive plate – Remove automatic gearbox & converter. See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, Repairs.
  1. Hold drive plate against rotation, using tool 18G 1521 .
  2. Slacken in sequence and remove 6 bolts securing drive plate.
  3. Remove washer and drive plate.

Refit

  1. Clean drive plate and crankshaft mating face.
  2. Position drive plate and washer on crankshaft flange.
  3. Fit bolts, hold drive plate against rotation using 18G 1521 , and in a diagonal sequence tighten to 74 Nm.
  4. Fit automatic gearbox & converter. See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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