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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)15 · Manual gearbox - PG1
15 · Transmission

Gearbox assembly

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Gearbox assembly
Manual gearbox - PG1Gearbox assembly · page 1 of 9

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

Service repair no - 37.20.02/99

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Release spring clips retaining bonnet struts.
  3. Disconnect struts and tie bonnet back.
  4. Remove air cleaner assembly. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  5. Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.
Gearbox assembly – Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.
  1. Release clip securing air intake hose to throttle housing and disconnect hose.
  2. Remove 3 bolts securing idle air control valve to 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 oil. See Adjustments.
Gearbox assembly – Drain gearbox oil. See Adjustments.
  1. Remove 3 screws securing LH under wing splash shield. Collect spacer and remove shield.

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