Rover 214 & 414 Service and Repair Manual - Rover club

10•18 Suspension and steering
23.7 Gearchange linkage bellcrank
mounting bolts (arrowed)
column shaft splines until it is free from the
steering gear pinion.
4 Extract the split pins and undo the nuts
securing the steering gear track rod balljoints
to the swivel hubs. Release the balljoint
shanks by using a suitable balljoint separator
tool whilst taking care not to damage the
balljoint gaiters.
5 From underneath the vehicle, slacken and
remove the bolt securing the rear
engine/gearbox unit mounting connecting link
to the subframe bracket, then remove the
three subframe bracket retaining bolts and
remove the bracket, releasing it from the
exhaust mounting rubber. Undo the two bolts
securing the connecting link and bracket
assembly to the gearbox housing and remove
the assembly from the vehicle.
6 Undo the three front exhaust pipe to
manifold retaining nuts and, where necessary,
the two bolts securing the front pipe mounting
bracket to the vehicle. Release the
intermediate exhaust section from its
mountings and lower the front of the exhaust
system.
7 In the absence of the special gearchange
linkage balljoint separator (Rover service tool
Number 18G 1592), use a suitable flat-bladed
screwdriver to carefully lever the lower
gearchange rod balljoint off the gearchange
linkage bellcrank assembly. Remove the three
bolts securing the assembly to the subframe
(see illustration).
8 Using a suitable stout bar, lever down on
the rear of the engine/gearbox unit and insert
a block of wood between the gearbox and
subframe to hold it in position. This is
necessary to gain the required clearance to
remove the steering gear.
9 On models equipped with power-assisted
steering, remove the bolt securing the feed
and return pipe mounting bracket to the
subframe. Mark the pipe union bolts to ensure
they are correctly positioned on reassembly,
then unscrew the pipe to steering gear union
nuts (see illustration). Be prepared for fluid
spillage and position a suitable container
beneath the pipes whilst unscrewing the
union nuts. This fluid must be disposed of
and new fluid of the specified type used
when refilling. Plug the pipe ends and steering
gear orifices to prevent excessive fluid
23.9 Power steering pipes and steering
gear right-hand mounting bolts (arrowed)
leakage and entry of dirt into the hydraulic
system.
10 On all models, fully extend the left-hand
track rod then undo the two left-hand steering
gear mounting bolts and remove the mounting
bracket. Undo the two right-hand mounting
bolts, noting the mounting bushes and
spacers, and free the steering gear pinion
from its cutout.
11 Initially move the steering gear to the left,
to free the right-hand track rod from the
subframe, then manoeuvre the assembly out
from the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Remove the washers from the steering gear
pinion.
Overhaul
12 Examine the steering gear assembly for
signs of wear or damage and check that the
rack moves freely throughout the full length of
its travel with no signs of roughness or
excessive free play between the steering gear
pinion and rack. The steering gear is available
only as a complete assembly with no
individual components, the exception being
the track rod balljoints and rubber gaiters.
Therefore, if worn, the complete assembly
must be renewed.
13 Inspect the steering gear mounting
bushes for signs of damage or deterioration
and renew as necessary.
Refitting
14 Refit the washers to the pinion and, with
the left-hand track rod fully extended,
manoeuvre the steering gear into position
from the right-hand side of the vehicle. Once
both the track rods are located in the subframe
cutouts, refit the mounting clamp and bolts,
ensuring that the mounting bushes and
spacers are correctly positioned. Tighten the
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
15 Centralise the steering gear rack so that
both track rods are protruding by an equal
distance.
16 On models equipped with power-assisted
steering, wipe clean the feed and return pipe
unions then refit them to their respective
positions on the steering gear and tighten the
union nuts to the specified torque. Refit the
bolt securing the pipe retaining bracket to the
subframe and tighten securely.
1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/97
17 The remainder of the refitting procedure is
direct reversal of removal, noting the
following:
a) Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified
torque settings.
b) Secure the track rod balljoint retaining
nuts in position with new split pins.
c) When refitting the universal joint to the
steering gear pinion splines, ensure that
the front wheels are pointing in the
straight-ahead direction then, if
necessary, align the marks made on
dismantling and check that the steering
wheel spokes are horizontal.
d) On completion, check and, if necessary,
adjust front wheel alignment.
e) On models equipped with power-assisted
steering, bleed the hydraulic system.
24 Power steering pump
drivebelt - inspection and
adjustment
Refer to Chapter 1.
25 Power steering pump -
removal and refitting 3
Removal
1 Slacken, but do not remove, the three
power steering pump pulley retaining bolts,
then remove the power steering pump
drivebelt.
2 Position a suitable container beneath the
power steering pump to catch any spilt fluid,
then slacken the inlet hose retaining clip and
disconnect the hose from the top of the
steering pump. Undo the bolt securing the
outlet pipe retaining bracket to the pump,
then unscrew the outlet pipe union nut and
disconnect the pipe from the pump, noting
the O-ring which is fitted to the union (see
illustrations). Plug the hose ends and pump
unions to prevent excessive fluid loss and the
possible entry of dirt into the system.
3 Remove the reservoir from its mounting
25.2a Slacken retaining clamp and
disconnect inlet hose from pump