
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
ADJUSTMENTS 44-1
AUTOMATIC GE ARBOX - JATCO ADJUST ME NTS
Inhibitor switch - adjust
$% 44.15.18
Adjust
1.Set gear selector lever to 'N' position.
2.Loosen 2 bolts securing inhibitor switch to 
gearbox casing.
3.Fit tool LRT-44-018 to selector lever on 
gearbox, rotate inhibitor switch sufficient to 
insert tool alignment pin through tool lever into 
inhibitor switch.
4.Tighten inhibitor switch bolts to 3 Nm (2.2 
lbf.ft)and remove LRT-44-018.
5.Check that the engine will start in 'P' and 'N' 
positions and is inhibited when drive positions 
are selected.
M44 1645A
LRT-44-018 

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
ADJUSTMENTS 44-3
Selector cable  -  adjust
$% 44.30.04
Adjust
1.Remove underbelly panel.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Panel - underbelly.
2.Loosen trunnion nut securing inner cable to 
selector lever.
3.Move gear change lever into 'P' position.
4.Move selector lever on gearbox fully clockwise 
to engage 'P' position.
5.Pull inner cable as far forward as possible, then 
release. This will remove any backlash from the 
cable.
6.Tighten trunnion nut to 6 Nm (4 lbf.ft).
7.Fit underbelly panel.
 
 +  EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 
Panel - underbelly.
8.Move selector lever through its working arc; 
from 'P' to '2' and back to 'P', checking that all 
gear positions are correctly selected.
9.Check that the engine will start in 'P' and 'N' 
positions and is inhibited when drive positions 
are selected.
M44 1640 

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
44-16 REPAIRS
35.Remove 2 top bolts securing gearbox to 
engine.
36.Release gearbox from 2 dowels.
37.Remove gearbox assembly.
38.Fit converter retaining plate and secure with 
bolts.Refit
1.Remove torque converter retaining plate.
2.Ensure converter is fully located in oil pump 
drive by checking depth 'A' as illustrated. Depth 
A = 4 mm.
3.Clean gearbox to engine mating faces, dowels 
and dowel holes.
4.Fit gearbox assembly.
5.Fit bolts securing gearbox and tighten to 85 Nm 
(63 lbf.ft).
6.Disconnect lifting equipment.
7.Clean CKP sensor and mating face.
8.Fit CKP sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 9 Nm (7 
lbf.ft).
9.Position fluid cooler, tighten M12 bolts to 85 Nm 
(63 lbf.ft) and M8 bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft). 
10.Connect hoses to fluid cooler.
11.Clean fluid cooler unions.
12.Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean transmission 
fluid and fit 'O' rings to fluid cooler hoses. 
 
 +  CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, 
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, 
Lubrication.
13.Connect fluid cooler hoses to gearbox and 
tighten unions to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft).
14.Clean starter motor mating faces.
15.Position starter motor to gearbox, align CKP 
sensor multiplug bracket, fit and tighten bolts to 
45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
16.Using gearbox bracket bolts, secure LRT-44-
026 lifting bracket to gearbox.
17.Position IRD cooling hose retainer, fit bolt and 
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
18.Align marks on drive plate to torque converter.
19.Fit bolts securing drive plate to torque converter 
and tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft). 
20.Clean torque converter access plate.
M44 1689
A
M44 1668 

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
44-22 REPAIRS
42.Remove 2 top bolts securing gearbox to 
engine.
43.Release gearbox from 2 dowels.
44.Manoeuvre and lower gearbox to floor.   
45.Fit converter retaining plate and secure with 
bolts.Refit
1.Remove torque converter retaining plate.
2.Ensure converter is fully located in oil pump 
drive by checking depth 'A' as illustrated. Depth 
A = 4 mm.
3.Clean gearbox to engine mating faces, dowels 
and dowel holes.
4.Fit gearbox assembly.
5.Fit bolts securing gearbox and tighten to 85 Nm 
(63 lbf.ft).
6.Position LH mounting bracket to gearbox, fit 
and tighten bolts to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
7.Position LH mounting to body, fit and tighten 
bolts to 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft). 
8.Align gearbox bracket to LH body mounting, fit 
and tighten through bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
9.Disconnect lifting equipment.
10.Remove nuts and bolts securing lifting brackets 
to gearbox and remove brackets.
11.Connect engine and gearbox harness 
multiplugs to main harness.
12.Secure multiplugs to clips.
13.Position engine earth lead and secure with bolt.
14.Fit starter motor.
 
 +  CHARGING AND STARTING, 
REPAIRS, Starter motor - KV6.
15.Clean throttle housing and manifold chamber 
mating faces.
16.Fit new seal to inlet manifold chamber.
17.Position throttle housing to manifold chamber, 
fit Torx screws and tighten to 7 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
18.Connect throttle inner cable to throttle cam and 
secure outer cable in abutment bracket, if fitted.
19.Connect hose to cruise control actuator.
20.Secure breather hoses to throttle housing, if 
fitted.
21.Adjust throttle cable, if fitted.
 
 +  FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - 
PETROL, ADJUSTMENTS, Throttle cable - 
check and adjust - KV6.
22.Clean CKP sensor and mating face.
M44 1689
A
M44 1668 

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO
44-26 REPAIRS
26.Remove lower bolt securing gearbox.
27.Remove 2 upper bolts securing gearbox to 
engine.
28.Release gearbox from 2 dowels.
29.Manoeuvre and lower gearbox to floor.
30.If necessary remove displaced gearbox closing 
panel.31.Fit converter retaining plate and secure with 
bolts.
Refit
1.Clean gearbox closing panel.
2.Ensure closing plate is in position on engine 
and located on dowels.
3.Clean drive plate and ensure free from cracks 
and distortion.
4.Clean gearbox to engine mating faces, dowels 
and dowel holes.
5.Remove torque converter retaining plate.
6.Ensure torque converter is fully located in oil 
pump drive by checking depth 'A' as illustrated. 
Depth A = 27 mm.
7.Fit lifting chains to eyes and take weight of 
gearbox.
8.Raise gearbox and engage with dowels. Fit 
bolts securing gearbox to engine and tighten to 
85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
9.Fit bolt securing closing plate to gearbox and 
tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
10.Remove lifting chains from gearbox.
11.Fit mounting bracket to gearbox and tighten 
bolts to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
12.Raise engine, align bracket to mounting and 
tighten through bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
13.Remove engine support chains.
14.Align torque converter to drive plate and tighten 
bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
15.Fit grommet to access plate.
16.Fit trunnion to selector lever, fit inner cable to 
trunnion and secure outer cable to abutment 
bracket.
17.Adjust selector cable.
 
 +  AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - JATCO, 
ADJUSTMENTS, Selector cable - adjust.
18.Connect gearbox harness multiplugs and fit to 
clips.
19.Position earth lead to gearbox and tighten bolt 
to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
20.Connect intercooler hose and tighten clip.
M44 1687
M44 1686
M44 1689 

STEERING
ADJUSTMENTS 57-1
STEERING ADJUST ME NTS
Power assisted steering (PAS) system - 
bleed
$% 57.15.02
Check
1.Switch off engine.
2.Check power steering fluid, if aerated, wait until 
fluid is free from bubbles then top-up reservoir 
to 'UPPER' level mark.
3.Fit reservoir filler cap.
Adjust
1.Clean PAS fluid reservoir around filler cap and 
fluid level indicators.
2.Remove filler cap from reservoir and fill 
reservoir to 'UPPER' mark with Dexron II D 
power steering fluid. Fluid must always be 
present in reservoir while bleeding.
3.Start engine and allow to run at idle for 10 
seconds. Stop engine.
4.Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
5.Start engine and turn steering fully to LH and 
RH locks. Stop engine.
CAUTION: Do not hold steering at full lock 
for longer than 10 seconds.
6.Top-up steering fluid reservoir.
7.Start and run engine for 2 minutes, turn 
steering fully to RH and LH locks.
Cable - key interlock - adjust
$% 57.40.52
Check
1.Select position 'P'.
2.Remove key from starter switch.
3.Check that selector lever cannot be moved 
from 'P' position.
4.Insert and turn key to position II.
5.Depress brake pedal and check that selector 
lever can be moved from 'P' position, and key 
cannot be removed from starter switch. Key 
should only rotate back to a position between I 
and 0.
Adjust
1.Select position 'P'.
2.Remove key from starter switch.
3.Remove front console.
 
 +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
4.Loosen bolt securing cable clamp.
5.Pull cable away from interlock mechanism until 
spring pressure is felt. Correct adjustment is 
cable free play removed without compressing 
spring. When correct tighten interlock cable 
clamp screw to 6 Nm (4.5 lbf.ft).
6.Recheck cable operation.
7.Fit front console.
 
 +  INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY. 

STEERING
57-4 ADJUSTMENTS
Power steering - pressure test
$% 57.90.10.01
Check
1.Position absorbent cloth to catch spillage.
2.Remove bolt securing PAS high pressure pipe 
clip to PAS pump.
3.Loosen union securing high pressure pipe to 
PAS pump and release pipe.
4. K1.8 models: Fit adaptor LRT-57-034A to high 
pressure port of PAS pump.
5. KV6 & Td4 models: Fit adaptor LRT-57-042 to 
high pressure port of PAS pump.
6.Fit adaptor LRT-57-035 to existing high 
pressure hose.
7.Fit hose LRT-57-002 to each adaptor.
8.Fit pressure gauge LRT-57-005 to test valve 
LRT-57-001
9.Connect hoses LRT-57-002 to LRT-57-001 
and tighten unions.
10.Ensure steering system and test equipment is 
free from leaks.
11.Maintain maximum fluid level during test.
12.With the test valve open, start the engine.
13.Pressure at idle should be between 5 and 7  
bar.
14.With the engine at idle, slowly turn the steering 
wheel and hold on full lock.
15.Repeat procedure for other side.
16.Test pressure should rise significantly as 
steering wheel is rotated and continue to rise as 
full lock is approached. For full lock  pressures, 
refer to general data section. 
 
 +  GENERAL DATA, Steering.
17.With the engine at idle, release steering wheel. 
For idle pressure, refer to general data section.  
 
 +  GENERAL DATA, Steering.
18.Pressures outside the above tolerance 
indicates a fault.19.To determine if fault is in steering pump or 
steering rack, close the test valve for a 
maximum of 5  seconds.
CAUTION: Pump damage will occur if test 
valve is closed for longer periods.
20.If gauge does not register correct reading, 
suspect faulty pump.
21.If PAS pump pressure is correct and steering is 
heavy at idle and becomes light as engine RPM 
is increased, suspect pump flow rate.
22.If maximum pump pressure is correct, suspect 
steering rack.
23.On completion stop engine and remove test 
equipment.
24.Clean PAS pump and pipe union.
25.Fit new 'O' ring to high pressure pipe, align to 
PAS pump and tighten union to 25 Nm (18 
lbf.ft). 
26.Fit bolt securing high pressure pipe clip and 
tighten to 8  Nm (6 lbf.ft).
27.Check and top-up PAS fluid level.
 
 +  MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE, 
Intermediate Reduction Drive - Non NAS 
models. 

STEERING
REPAIRS 57-7
25.Remove dust seal from pinion housing.
Refit
1.Fit PAS rack to vehicle from passengers side.
2.Fit dust shield  to pinion housing.
3. KV6 models: Fit RH Hydramount.
 
 +   ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, 
Hydramount - engine - RH.
4.Ensure pipe unions are clean.
5.Fit new 'O' rings to fluid pipes.
6.Fit fluid pipes to PAS rack but do not tighten at 
this stage.
7.Align fluid pipe bracket to PAS rack,  fit bolt but 
do not tighten at this stage.
8.With assistance  fit PAS rack pinion to steering 
column,  ensuring column coupling is aligned 
with gear input flag.
9.Fit washers and new bolts securing steering 
rack mounting to bulkhead, but do not tighten at 
this stage. Ensure large washer is fitted to lower 
bolt.
10.Fit rubber mount and clamp to PAS rack.
11.Fit bolts securing clamp to bulkhead but do not 
tighten at this stage.
12.Tighten PAS rack mounting bolts to 45 Nm (33 
lbf.ft). 
13.Tighten PAS rack clamp bolts to 45 Nm (33 
lbf.ft). 
14.Tighten PAS rack fluid feed pipe union to 18 
Nm (13 lbf.ft).
15.Tighten PAS rack fluid return pipe union to 22 
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
16.Tighten fluid pipe bracket to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
17.Align PAS rack clamp and tighten bolt.
18.Align pipes to clamp fit bolt and tighten to 10 
Nm (7 lbf.ft).
19.Fit pinch bolt to steering column and tighten to 
32 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened 
with the weight of the vehicle on the 
suspension.20.Ensure tapers in track rod end and steering arm 
are clean and rubber boot is not damaged.
21.Fit ball joints to steering arms, fit new nuts and 
tighten to 55 Nm (40 lbf.ft).
22. KV6 models: Align coolant rail to cylinder 
block, fit bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
23. KV6 models: Position heat shield, fit nuts and 
tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
24. Td4 manual models: Align IRD hose 'P' clip fit 
bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
25. Td4 manual models: Align gearchange 
linkage to bulkhead, fit bolts and tighten to 25 
Nm (18 lbf.ft). 
26. Td4 manual models: Connect gear change 
rods to gear change linkage.
27. Td4 auto models:Align IRD hose 'P' clip fit bolt 
and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
28.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm 
(85 lbf.ft).
29.Remove stands and lower vehicle.
30.Bleed PAS system.
 
 +   STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Power 
assisted steering (PAS) system - bleed.
31.Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
 
 +  STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front 
wheel alignment - check & adjust.