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 Manual15 · Manual gearbox 1.4
15 · Transmission

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Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Refit
Manual gearbox 1.4Refit
Diagram showing a bolt labeled 43 securing the gearbox to the engine
  1. Remove remaining 2 bolts securing gearbox to engine.
  2. Release gearbox from engine.
  3. Lower gearbox and, using assistance, manoeuvre gearbox down on to a trolley jack. Remove lifting hook and remove gearbox from under vehicle.

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  1. Position gearbox under vehicle and connect lifting hook to gearbox.
  2. Raise gearbox and, using assistance manoeuvre gearbox into position on 2 engine dowels.
  3. Position A/C pipe bracket to gearbox. Clean and degrease threads on 2 upper bolts, apply sealant and fit securing gearbox to engine.
  4. Fit 2 lower bolts securing gearbox to engine.
  5. Tighten 4 gearbox to engine bolts to 85 Nm.
  6. Fit bracket to gearbox, fit 2 bolts and tighten to 100 Nm.
  7. Place L.H. mounting in position on body, raise engine until it is aligned.
  8. Fit 4 L.H. mounting to body bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.
  9. Fit 2 L.H. mounting to gearbox bolts and tighten to 60 Nm.
  10. Remove the jack and lifting equipment.
  11. Align steady bar and anti - beaming bracket to gearbox. Fit bolt securing steady bar and anti - beaming bracket to gearbox. Fit remaining bolt steady bar to gearbox and tighten both bolts to 100 Nm.
  12. Tighten bolt steady bar to body bracket to 85 Nm.
  13. Align A/C pipe to bracket, fit and tighten bolt.
  14. Fit flywheel rear cover plate and tighten 2 bolts to 8 Nm.
  15. Position clutch cable support and harness bracket to gearbox flange and fit and tighten 2 bolts to 38 Nm.
  16. Fit flywheel front cover plate and tighten 3 bolts to 8 Nm.
  17. Fit flywheel lower cover plate and tighten 3 bolts to 8 Nm.
  18. Connect both drive shafts to differential, see Differential oil seal – Repairs.
  19. Clean speedometer cable and its mating face, lubricate 'O' rings and connect cable to gearbox. Fit rubber securing pin.
Diagram showing tool 18G 1594 connecting a gear change ball joint to a shaft
  1. Use tool 18G 1594, connect gear change ball joint to shaft and selector lever; ensure dust cover is positioned correctly.
  2. Align gear selector lever with linkage and, using tool 18G 1594, connect gear change ball joint; ensure dust cover is positioned correctly.
  3. Fit starter motor, see ELECTRICAL – Repairs.
  4. Connect 2 reverse lamp switch Lucars.
  5. Connect clutch cable to release lever, see CLUTCH – Repairs – Clutch Cable – 1.4.
  6. Fit underbelly panel, see BODY – Repairs.
  7. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
  8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Diagram of gearbox filler/level plug area, with part 30 highlighted in a red box
  1. Remove gearbox filler/level plug and fill with correct quantity and grade of oil, see INFORMATION – CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.
  2. Fit the filler level plug and tighten to 25 Nm.
  3. Fit battery into tray, fit clamp and tighten bolt. Connect both battery leads.

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