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 Manual20 · Suspension
20 · Steering & suspension

Refit

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Refit
SuspensionRefit
Diagram showing bolt 13 connecting trailing arm to upper arm
  1. Remove bolt and disconnect trailing arm from upper arm.
Diagram showing backplate assembly with bolt 14 being removed from stub axle
  1. Remove 4 bolts backplate to stub axle, position backplate assembly aside.
Diagram showing bolt 15 securing compensator arm to body
  1. Remove bolt compensator arm to body.
  2. Support trailing arm on jack.
Diagram showing bolts 17 and 18 securing trailing arm bush to body
  1. Remove 2 bolts trailing arm bush to body.
  2. Remove trailing arm assembly.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only

Diagram showing bolt 19 connecting compensator arm to trailing arm
  1. Remove bolt and compensator arm from trailing arm.

Refit

  1. Fit compensator arm to trailing arm, lightly tighten bolt.
  2. Position trailing arm to body, tighten mounting bolts to 85 Nm.
  3. Fit compensator arm to body, lightly tighten bolt.

Note: Bolt is fully tightened after rear wheel alignment.

  1. Fit backplate assembly to stub axle, tighten bolts to 65 Nm.
  2. Fit trailing arm to upper arm, lightly tighten bolt.
  3. Raise the lower arm and connect to trailing arm, lightly tighten bolt. Raise suspension to take vehicle weight, tighten bolt to 45 Nm.
  4. Tighten bolt lower arm to body to 45 Nm.
  5. Tighten bolt trailing arm to upper arm to 45 Nm.
  6. Tighten bolt compensator arm to trailing arm to 45 Nm.
  7. Lower jack.
  8. Fit brake hose bracket to trailing arm, tighten bolt to 22 Nm.
  9. Fit handbrake cable to backplate and connect cable nipple to brake lever.
  10. Fit handbrake cable bracket to trailing arm, tighten bolt to 22 Nm.
  11. Fit rear hub, see Rear hub bearing.
  12. Fit brake drum, tighten screws to 10 Nm.
  13. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
  14. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  15. Check and adjust rear wheel alignment, see STEERING – Adjustments.

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