Selector cable adjust (Automatic gearbox - JF403E)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 800 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–1999
- Section
- Adjustments › Selector cable adjust
Automatic gearbox - JF403ESelector cable adjust
SELECTOR CABLE ADJUST
Service repair no - 44.30.04
- Remove centre console. See BODY, Repairs.
- Loosen connector locknut.
- Remove lock pin from cable connector.
- Push selector cable inner cable fully forward into ’P’ position.
- Whilst guiding connector onto selector cable inner cable, move selector lever into ’P’ position.
- Rotate connector until hole in connector aligns with hole in inner cable.
NOTE: Selector cable has holes at 90° intervals to allow adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
- Fit a slave pin, 3.85 - 3.95 mm in diameter, through hole in connector and hole in selector cable.
- With slave pin in position, move selector lever through its working arc; from ’P’ to ’1’ and back to ’P’.
- Remove slave pin.
NOTE: Pin should pass through both holes without binding. If binding exists repeat adjustment.
- Fit lock pin.
- Tighten connector locknut to 7 Nm.
- Move selector lever through its working arc; from ’P’ to ’1’ and back to ’P’ checking that all gear positions are available.
- Fit centre console. See BODY, Repairs.
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