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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)05 · Engine - K Series
05 · Engine

Engine and gearbox without air conditioning (page 9 of 10)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - K SeriesEngine and gearbox without air conditioning · 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 RH engine mounting to body.
  2. Remove and discard 2 nuts securing RH engine mounting to engine.
  3. Remove RH engine 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 tool 18G 1598 .
  3. Raise and manoeuvre engine and gearbox into position in vehicle.
  4. Adjust lifting bracket tool so engine is horizontal in engine compartment.
  5. Fit RH engine mounting to body and engine.
  6. Fit through bolt securing RH engine mounting to body but do not tighten.
  7. Fit 2 new nuts securing RH engine 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, RH engine mounting to body, to 75 Nm.
  12. Tighten through bolt, gearbox mounting to body, to 75 Nm.
  13. Lower hoist and disconnect adjustable lifting bracket tool 18G 1598 from engine lifting bracket.
  14. Remove bolt securing engine lifting bracket tool 18G 1572/2 to cylinder head and remove engine lift bracket.
  15. Remove 2 bolts securing engine lifting bracket tool 18G 1572/1 to cylinder head and remove engine lifting bracket.
  16. Clean camshaft rear cover plate.
  17. Position camshaft rear cover plate to cylinder head, fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm.
  18. Secure coolant hose to clip on camshaft rear cover plate.
  19. Fit rear engine mounting bracket to body and engine.
  20. Position engine steady bar and fit through bolt securing rear engine mounting bracket to body, but do not tighten.
  21. Align engine steady bar to engine, fit bolt and tighten to 45 Nm.
  22. Fit 3 bolts securing rear engine mounting bracket to engine and tighten to 100 Nm.
  23. Tighten through bolt, rear engine mounting to body, to 80 Nm.
  24. Remove plugs from power steering pump and hose connections.
  25. Lubricate new ’O’ ring with clean power steering fluid and fit to fluid outlet hose.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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