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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual04 · Engine 1.4 K8
04 · Engine

Engine and gearbox assembly k8/k16

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Engine and gearbox assembly k8/k16
Engine 1.4 K8Engine and gearbox assembly k8/k16 · page 1 of 2
  1. Clean seal recess in cylinder block and crankshaft.
    Lubricate oil seal sealing surfaces with grease.
  2. Position oil seal to cylinder block
Diagram showing tool 18G 1574 positioned on the cylinder block and crankshaft area, labeled with callout number 3.
  1. Fit oil seal replacer tool 18G 1574 to crankshaft
  2. Tighten replacer bolts to press oil seal into cylinder block

Note: Do not remove replacer bolts for 30 seconds to allow seal to relax.

  1. Remove tool 18G 1574.
  2. Fit flywheel.
  3. Fit clutch assembly, see CLUTCH. – Repairs.
  4. Fit gearbox, see MANUAL GEARBOX. – 1.4 – Repairs.

ENGINE AND GEARBOX ASSEMBLY K8/K16

Service Repair No. 12.37.01/99

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove bonnet, see BODY – Repairs.
  3. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
  2. Remove under belly panel see BODY – Repairs.
  3. Drain engine oil if required see MAINTENANCE. Refit drain plug and tighten to 42 Nm.
  4. Remove filler and drain plugs and drain gearbox oil. Refit filler and drain plugs, tighten to 25 Nm.
  5. Drain cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.
  6. Disconnect both drive shafts from differential, see MANUAL GEARBOX. – 1.4 – Repairs – Differential Oil Seals.
  7. Position drive shafts clear of casing.
Diagram showing engine steady bar bracket being removed from the gearbox, with callout numbers 11 and 12 indicating bolts.
  1. Slacken bolt, engine steady bar to body
  2. Remove 2 bolts, engine steady bar bracket to gearbox, move steady bar down.

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