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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)17 · Automatic gearbox - JF403E
17 · Transmission

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

  1. Remove centre console. See BODY, Repairs.
Selector cable adjust – Remove centre console. See BODY, Repairs.
  1. Loosen connector locknut.
  2. Remove lock pin from cable connector.
  3. Push selector cable inner cable fully forward into ’P’ position.
  4. Whilst guiding connector onto selector cable inner cable, move selector lever into ’P’ position.
  5. 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.

  1. Fit a slave pin, 3.85 - 3.95 mm in diameter, through hole in connector and hole in selector cable.
  2. With slave pin in position, move selector lever through its working arc; from ’P’ to ’1’ and back to ’P’.
  3. Remove slave pin.

NOTE: Pin should pass through both holes without binding. If binding exists repeat adjustment.

  1. Fit lock pin.
  2. Tighten connector locknut to 7 Nm.
  3. Move selector lever through its working arc; from ’P’ to ’1’ and back to ’P’ checking that all gear positions are available.
  4. Fit centre console. See BODY, Repairs.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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