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

Gearbox end cover

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Gearbox end cover
Automatic gearbox - JF403EGearbox end cover

GEARBOX END COVER

Service repair no - 44.20.08

Remove

  1. Drain gearbox fluid. See Adjustments.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Turn steering on LH lock.
Gearbox end cover – Turn steering on LH lock.
  1. Remove 3 screws securing LH under wing splash shield. Collect spacer and remove shield.
Gearbox end cover – Remove 3 screws securing LH under wing splash shield. Collect spacer and remove shield.
  1. Remove bolt securing speed sensor to gearbox. Release speed sensor and discard ’O’ ring seal.
  2. Remove 14 bolts securing end cover to gearbox and remove end cover.

Refit

  1. Clean end cover and mating face on gearbox. Apply a bead of RTV sealant to end cover contact face.
  2. Fit end cover, fit bolts and tighten progressively to 15 Nm.
  3. Clean speed sensor and fit new ’O’ ring.
  4. Fit sensor and tighten bolt to 6 Nm.
  5. Fit under wing splash shield, fit spacer to front bolt and tighten bolts.
  6. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  7. Fill gearbox with correct grade and quantity of fluid. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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