Rover DEFENDER 300Tdi, Workshop Manual

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MANUAL GEARBOX
4 REPAIR
37. Pull handbrake cable through heel board and tie
aside.
38. Remove retaining nut, release clamp, and
disconnect speedometer cable from transfer box.
39. Release speedometer cable from retaining clip
on transfer box.
40. Remove retaining nut and release battery earth
strap from transfer box.
41. Secure manufactured cradle LRT-99-007 to a
suitable hydraulic hoist.
42. Raise hoist and secure to gearbox with 3 bolts in
location provided.
43. Lower hoist sufficiently to allow transfer lever to
clear transmission tunnel aperture.
44. Disconnect differential lock switch and reverse
light connectors.
45. Remove bolt and release earth leads from RH
side of transfer box.
46. Support engine under sump with a jack.
47. Remove 14 bell housing to engine fixings.
48. Withdraw transmission whilst ensuring all
connections to engine and chassis are released.
49. Lower hoist and remove gearbox assembly.