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

Gearbox adaptor plate

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Gearbox adaptor plate
Engine - L SeriesGearbox adaptor plate · page 1 of 6

GEARBOX ADAPTOR PLATE

Service repair no - 12.53.03

Remove

  1. Remove flywheel. See this section.
  2. Remove camshaft timing belt upper cover. See this section.
Gearbox adaptor plate – Remove camshaft timing belt upper cover. See this section.
  1. Remove 6 bolts securing FIP timing belt cover.
  2. Remove timing belt cover.
Gearbox adaptor plate – Remove timing belt cover.
  1. Restrain camshaft gear using tool 18G 1521 and loosen FIP belt drive gear.
Gearbox adaptor plate – Restrain camshaft gear using tool 18G 1521 and loosen FIP belt drive gear.
  1. Ensure timing marks on camshaft pulley and back cover are aligned. If necessary, rotate crankshaft clockwise to align.

CAUTION: Never use the camshaft gear, gear retaining bolt or timing belt to rotate camshaft.

  1. Loosen but do not remove 4 bolts securing camshaft gear to hub.
  2. Fit locking pin 18G 1717 through FIP gear and into hole in adapter plate.

CAUTION: Locking pin must be a sliding fit. If pin is tight, rotate rotate pump drive gear slightly using a socket on pump drive gear nut until pin can be inserted correctly.

  1. Check that timing marks on camshaft gear and back cover are still aligned.

CAUTION: If drive belt is to be refitted, mark direction of rotation on belt.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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