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

Gearbox adaptor plate (page 2 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesGearbox adaptor plate · page 2 of 6
  1. Remove Allen bolt securing tensioner pulley and remove tensioner pulley.
  2. Using the fingers only, ease injection pump timing belt from gears and remove.

CAUTION: Do not rotate camshaft or FIP with timing belt removed. Store a belt on its edge with a radius greater than 50 mm. DO NOT use a belt which has been twisted or bent double as this can fracture reinforcing fibres. Do not use an oil contaminated belt. Although the belt has a service life of 84,000 miles, (135,000 km) an existing belt should only be refitted if it has completed less than 42,000 miles, (65,000 km).

  1. Remove and discard camshaft drive gear bolt.
  2. Remove camshaft drive gear.
Remove camshaft drive gear.
  1. Remove 3 bolts securing FIP drive belt rear cover.
  2. Remove rear cover and acoustic cover bracket.
Remove rear cover and acoustic cover bracket.
  1. Loosen FIP shaft clamp bolt.
  2. Remove spacer from clamp bolt.
  3. Tighten clamp bolt to 31 Nm.
Tighten clamp bolt to 31 Nm.
  1. Remove fuel pump gear retaining nut.
  2. Remove locking pin 18G 1717.
Remove locking pin 18G 1717.
  1. Fit 18G1512 to FIP drive gear.
  2. Rotate centre bolt of tool clockwise to release gear.
  3. Remove gear and tool assembly.

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