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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual16 · Manual gearbox 1.6
16 · Transmission

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Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Refit
Manual gearbox 1.6Refit · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing removal of R.H. mounting components, with callout numbers 37, 38, 39, and 40 identifying bolts, nuts, and the mounting assembly.
  1. Remove through bolt, R.H. mounting to body.
  2. Remove 1 bolt and 2 nuts, R.H. mounting to mounting plate.
  3. Remove R.H. mounting.
  4. Remove 3 bolts, R.H. mounting plate to gearbox and remove mounting plate.
  5. Remove distributor, see ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PGM - Fi - Repairs.
Diagram showing attachment of a lifting bracket to the gearbox, with callout number 42 pointing to the bolt securing the bracket.
  1. Remove gearbox bolt, attach lifting bracket to gearbox, tighten bolt to 40 Nm.
  2. Attach lifting chain to gearbox bracket and support weight of gearbox.
Diagram showing removal of flywheel housing bolts from the cylinder block, with callout number 44 indicating the bolts. A circular inset provides a close-up view of the bolt locations.
  1. Remove 5 bolts, flywheel housing to cylinder block.

Note: Fitted positions of bolts for assembly.

  1. Manoeuvre gearbox away from engine at the same time releasing intermediate drive shaft from differential.

CAUTION: Move intermediate shaft horizontally to avoid damaging differential oil seal.

  1. Using an assistant, lower gearbox on to a trolley jack.
  2. Remove lifting chains and withdraw gearbox from beneath vehicle.

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  1. Clean flywheel housing and cylinder block mating surfaces, ensure locating dowels are fitted and dowel holes are clear.
  2. Clean end of intermediate drive shaft, smear end of shaft with clean gearbox oil.
  3. Position gearbox below vehicle on trolley jack.
  4. Attach lifting chains to brackets.
  5. Using assistance: Raise gearbox, manoeuvre gearbox into position on 2 locating dowels and at the same time, engaging intermediate drive shaft in differential.

CAUTION: Move intermediate shaft horizontally to avoid damaging differential oil seal.

  1. Fit flywheel housing to cylinder block bolts; tighten bolts progressively to 60 Nm.
  2. Fit R.H. mounting plate to gearbox, tighten bolts to 39 Nm. Fit R.H. mounting through bolt, do not tighten.
  3. Fit rear mounting bracket to gearbox, tighten bolts to 55 Nm.

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