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

Gearbox adaptor plate (page 6 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesGearbox adaptor plate · page 6 of 6
Diagram
  1. Fit torque wrench to FIP drive belt gear as shown and apply an anti-clockwise as viewed from rear of engine, torque loading of 25 Nm Maintain loading and tighten 4 bolts securing

gear to 25 Nm.

  1. Remove FIP gear locking pin 18G 1717 and timing pin 18G 1523.
  2. Restrain camshaft gear using 18G 1521 and tighten bolt retaining FIP belt drive gear to 20 Nm + 90°.
  3. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions and fit timing pin 18G 1523.

CAUTION: Ensure pin is fully inserted into hole in flywheel.

  1. Check that camshaft drive gear timing mark is aligned with mark on rear cover.
  2. Insert locking pin 18G 1717 through injection pump drive gear and into hole in adapter plate.

CAUTION: To ensure injection pump timing is correct, locking pin must be a sliding fit. If pin is a tight fit, adjustment procedure must be repeated.

  1. On completion, remove timing pin 18G 1523 and locking pin 18G 1717.
  2. Fit FIP timing belt cover and tighten bolts to 5 Nm.
  3. Refit gearbox assembly. See MANUAL GEARBOX - ’PG1’, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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