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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual15 · Manual gearbox 1.4
15 · Transmission

Gearbox assembly

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Gearbox assembly
Manual gearbox 1.4Gearbox assembly · page 1 of 3

CAUTION: Pull joint to ensure circlip is fully engaged and retains shaft.

  1. Engage lower ball joint with hub.
  2. Fit lower ball joint nut and tighten to 60 Nm.
  3. Secure nut with a new split pin.
  4. Fit steering arm ball joint.
  5. Fit steering arm ball joint nut and tighten to 44 Nm.
  6. Secure nut with a new split pin.
  7. Align brake hose bracket to damper. Fit bolt bracket to damper and tighten to 25 Nm.
  8. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
  9. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  10. Check and top up the gearbox oil, see MAINTENANCE.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

Service Repair No. 37.20.02

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove underbelly panel, see BODY – Repairs.
Diagram showing battery location with callout numbers 3, 4, and 5
  1. Disconnect both battery leads.
  2. Remove clamp bolt.
  3. Remove battery clamp and lift out battery.
  4. Disconnect clutch cable from release lever, see CLUTCH – Repairs – Clutch Cable – 1.4.
Diagram showing reverse lamp switch connection with callout number 7
  1. Disconnect 2 reverse lamp switch Lucars.
Diagram showing tool 18G 1592 being inserted between gear change linkage ball joint and gear selector lever
  1. Taking care not to damage dust cover, insert tool 18G 1592 between gear change linkage ball joint and gear selector lever.
  2. Use tool 18G 1592 to release gear change linkage ball joints from gear selector lever and shaft and lever selector.
  3. Move gear selector lever towards engine so that it clears subframe.
  4. Remove starter motor see ELECTRICAL – Repairs.
  5. Position a drain tin below gearbox.
Diagram showing gearbox filler/level and drain plugs with callout number 13
  1. Using hexagon socket, remove gearbox filler/level and drain plugs and drain the oil.
  2. Refit plugs and tighten to 25 Nm.
  3. Remove both front road wheels
  4. Release both drive shafts from differential and retain clear of gearbox, see Differential oil seal – Repairs.

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