Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 General information02 Information03 Maintenance04 Engine 1.4 K805 Engine 1.606 Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.07 Engine 2.0 T1608 Engine management system - PGM-Fi09 Modular engine management system - SPi10 Modular engine management system - MPi11 Fuel delivery system12 Cooling system13 Manifold and exhaust14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox 1.416 Manual gearbox 1.617 Automatic gearbox18 Drive shafts19 Steering20 Suspension21 Brakes22 Body23 Heating and ventilation24 Air conditioning25 Wipers and washers26 Electrical27 Instruments28 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual17 · Automatic gearbox
17 · Transmission

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Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
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Automatic gearboxRefit · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing lifting brackets (42, 43) attached to the gearbox and starter motor flange
  1. Attach an additional lifting bracket to starter motor flange, tighten bolt to 40 Nm.
  2. Attach lifting chains to gearbox brackets and support weight of gearbox.
Diagram showing bolts (44) securing the torque converter housing to the cylinder block
  1. Remove 5 bolts, torque converter housing to cylinder block.

CAUTION: Note fitted position of bolts for assembly.

  1. Manoeuvre gearbox away from engine.
  2. Using assistance: Lower gearbox on to a trolley jack.
  3. Remove lifting chains and withdraw gearbox from beneath vehicle.

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  1. Clean torque converter and cylinder block mating surfaces; ensure locating dowels are fitted and dowel holes are clear.
  2. Position gearbox below vehicle on trolley jack.
  3. Attach lifting chains to brackets.
  4. Using assistance: Raise and manoeuvre gearbox into position on 2 locating dowels.
  5. Fit torque converter housing to cylinder block bolts, tighten bolts progressively to 58 Nm.
  6. Fit R.H. mounting plate on gearbox; tighten bolts to 39 Nm.
  7. Fit R.H. mounting through bolt, do not tighten.
  8. Fit rear mounting bracket to gearbox, tighten bolts to 55 Nm.
  9. Fit front mounting to gearbox, tighten bolts to 55 Nm.
  10. Fit nut and NEW through bolt to front mounting, do not tighten.
  11. Tighten through bolts in sequence as follows:
    Rear mounting through bolt to 60 Nm.
    Front mounting through bolt to 60 Nm.
    R.H. mounting through bolt to 60 Nm.
  12. Remove lifting chains.
  13. Remove additional lifting bracket.
  14. Fit clip and secure bottom radiator hose.
  15. Remove jack from beneath engine sump.
  16. Fit but do not tighten drive plate to torque converter bolts, rotate crankshaft pulley anti - clockwise to gain access.

CAUTION: Crankshaft pulley bolt may loosen during above operation. If this occurs, fit tool 18G 1603 to starter motor aperture, tighten bolt to 165 Nm and remove tool.

  1. Tighten drive plate bolts in diagonal sequence to 12 Nm.
  2. Connect selector cable to lever, fit control pin and roller.
  3. Secure control pin with a NEW split pin.
  4. Fit torque converter housing cover and anti - bearing bracket; tighten bolts to:
    Anti - bearing bracket to gearbox 45 Nm.
    Anti - bearing bracket to cylinder block 24 Nm.
    Torque converter housing cover 12 Nm.
  5. Fit selector cable holder, locate cable in holder and tighten bolt to 27 Nm.
  6. Fit R.H. tie rod, see SUSPENSION – Repairs.
  7. Fit intermediate drive shaft, see DRIVE SHAFTS – Repairs.
  8. Fit R.H. drive shaft, see Differential oil seal – R.H. – Repairs
  9. Fit front exhaust pipe, see MANIFOLD & EXHAUST – Repairs.

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