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 Manual19 · Steering
19 · Steering & suspension

Refit

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Refit
SteeringRefit
Figure
  1. Disconnect high pressure and return pipes from steering rack.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

Diagram showing exhaust bracket bolts (19), steering rack bracket bolts (21), and mounting rubber (22).
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing exhaust bracket, move bracket aside.
  2. Extend steering rack to passenger's side.
  3. Remove 2 bolts securing steering rack bracket; remove bracket.
  4. Remove mounting rubber.
Diagram showing steering rack cross member bolts (23).
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing steering rack to cross member.
  2. Rotate steering rack to clear pinion from body.
  3. Move steering rack to passenger's side to clear track rod from cross member.
  4. Manoeuvre steering rack from driver's side; remove rack.

Refit

  1. Check condition of steering rack mounting rubber; renew if necessary.
  2. Extend steering rack to passenger's side.
  3. Manoeuvre steering rack to position from driver's side far enough for track rod to clear cross member. Position steering rack.
  4. Fit but do not tighten steering rack bolts on driver's side.
  5. Fit mounting rubber.
  6. Fit steering rack bracket and bolts; tighten bolts to 42 Nm.
  7. Tighten steering rack bolts on driver's side to 42 Nm.
  8. Position exhaust bracket, fit bolts and tighten to 60 Nm.
  9. Centralise steering rack.
  10. Clean ends of high pressure and return pipes.
  11. Ensure feed and return pipe olives are correctly positioned.
  12. Connect feed and return pipes to steering rack; tighten feed pipe union to 39 Nm and return pipe union to 31 Nm.
  13. Align power steering pipe clip to cross member, fit bolt and tighten to 9 Nm.
  14. Position steady bar and selector rod.
  15. Fit selector rod roll pin; fit retaining clip.
  16. Fit steady bar washers and bolt, tighten bolt to 60 Nm.
  17. Fit exhaust front pipe, see MANIFOLD & EXHAUST – Repairs.
  18. Clean track rod end ball joints.
  19. Connect R.H. track rod end ball joint to hub.
  20. Fit nut and tighten to 44 Nm; secure nut with a new split pin.
  21. Repeat operations 20 to 22 on L.H. side.
  22. Align steering to straight ahead position.
  23. Connect steering column universal joint to pinion, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
  24. Position universal joint cover; secure cover to floor.
  25. Position driver's footwell carpet.
  26. Fit 2 clips to secure universal joint cover.
  27. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
  28. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  29. Check and adjust front wheel alignment, see Adjustments.
  30. Bleed system, see Adjustments.

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