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

Automatic gearbox

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox - JF403EAutomatic gearbox · page 1 of 9

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

Service repair no - 44.20.02/99

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Release spring clips retaining bonnet struts.
  3. Disconnect struts and tie bonnet back.
  4. Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.
  5. Remove air cleaner assembly. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
Automatic gearbox – Remove air cleaner assembly. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  1. Release clip securing air intake hose to throttle housing and disconnect hose.
  2. Remove 3 bolts securing idle air control valve to inlet manifold chamber.
  3. Remove valve complete with intake hose.
  4. Remove and discard gasket.

CAUTION: Plug manifold chamber to prevent ingress of foreign matter.

  1. Release 2 engine harness multiplugs from bracket on throttle housing.
  2. Disconnect 2 breather hoses from throttle housing.
  3. Disconnect multiplug from variable induction system (VIS) motor.
  4. Remove 5 bolts securing throttle housing to manifold chamber.
  5. Release throttle housing from manifold chamber, disconnect throttle position sensor multiplug and position throttle housing aside.
  6. Remove and discard throttle housing gasket.
  7. Disconnect purge hose from manifold chamber.
  8. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
  2. Remove underbelly panel. See BODY, Repairs.
  3. Drain gearbox fluid. See Adjustments.
Automatic gearbox – Drain gearbox fluid. See Adjustments.
  1. Remove 3 screws securing LH under wing splash shield. Collect spacer and remove shield.

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