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

Automatic gearbox (page 4 of 9)

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs
Automatic gearbox - JF403EAutomatic gearbox · page 4 of 9
Diagram
  1. Remove nut from lower ball joint.
  2. Break taper joint using tool 18G 2 and release knuckle from lower arm.

CAUTION: Do not damage ball joint boot.

Break taper joint using tool 18G 2 and release knuckle from lower arm.
  1. Release drive shaft from differential using tool 18G 1761.

CAUTION: Keep drive shaft horizontal to avoid damaging differential oil seal.

  1. Move and retain drive shaft clear of gearbox.
  2. Remove circlip from drive shaft and discard.
  3. Remove LH drive shaft assembly. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.
Remove LH drive shaft assembly. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.
  1. Remove nut securing LH tie rod to front crossmember.
  2. Remove special washer and bush.
  3. Remove 2 bolts securing LH tie rod to lower arm.
  4. Remove tie rod.
  5. Remove spacer, bush and special washer from tie rod.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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