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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)07 · Engine - L Series
07 · Engine

All Models (page 5 of 5)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesAll Models · page 5 of 5
Diagram
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing LH engine mounting to bracket on gearbox.
  2. Lower engine and gearbox assembly for access and remove 2 bolts securing mounting bracket to gearbox.
  3. Remove bracket from gearbox.
  4. Remove 4 bolts securing LH engine mounting to body and remove mounting.
  5. Using adjustable lifting bracket tool 18G 1598, tilt engine with the gearbox as low as possible.
  6. Using assistance, raise engine and manoeuvre from vehicle.
  7. Move engine and gearbox away from vehicle and lower. Disconnect hoist from adjustable lifting bracket.

Refit

  1. Connect hoist to adjustable lifting bracket tool 18G 1598.
  2. Using assistance, raise engine and manoeuvre into position in vehicle.
  3. Adjust lifting bracket tool so engine is horizontal in engine compartment.
  4. Fit LH engine mounting to body and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
  5. Fit mounting bracket to gearbox and tighten bolts to 60 Nm.
  6. Raise unit to align LH mounting to bracket on gearbox and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
  7. Fit engine mounting bracket to mounting, fit special washer and start but do not tighten nut.
  8. Align engine to mounting bracket and engage dowels.
  9. Fit bolts securing mounting bracket to engine and tighten to 105 Nm.
  10. Fit nut securing bracket to engine mounting and tighten to 80 Nm.
  11. Fit tie bar to RH engine mounting and align to body.
  12. Fit through bolts securing tie bar to body and engine mounting, DO NOT tighten bolts.
  13. Lower hoist and disconnect adjustable lifting bracket tool 18G 1598 from engine lifting bracket.
  14. Fit fuel filter into its bracket.
  15. Align lower steady bar to bracket on engine.
  16. Fit bolt steady bar to bracket on engine tighten both steady bar bolts to 80 Nm.
  17. Connect selector rod to selector shaft and align holes.
  18. Fit new roll pin securing selector rod to shaft and fit roll pin retaining clip.
  19. Fit washers to gear change steady bar and connect steady bar to gearbox.
  20. Fit bolt securing steady bar to gearbox and tighten to 10 Nm.
  21. Connect LH drive shaft to gearbox, as detailed in LH differential oil seal. See MANUAL GEARBOX - ’PG1’, Repairs.
  22. Connect RH drive shaft to gearbox, as detailed in RH differential oil seal. See MANUAL GEARBOX - ’PG1’, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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