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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)18 · Manual gearbox - R65
18 · Transmission

RH differential oil seal (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Manual gearbox - R65RH differential oil seal · page 2 of 3
Diagram
  1. Screw a nut onto the lower ball joint until flush with the end of the joint. If necessary, apply penetrating oil to joint.
  2. Break taper joint using tool 18G 1584 .

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rubber boot on lower ball joint.

  1. Remove nut from lower ball joint and release lower suspension arm from front hub.
Remove nut from lower ball joint and release lower suspension arm from front hub.
  1. With an assistant carefully pulling hub assembly outwards, use tool 18G 1578 , to release drive shaft from differential.

CAUTION: Pull drive shaft horizontally to avoid damaging differential oil seal.

With an assistant carefully pulling hub assembly outwards, use tool 18G 1578 , to release
  1. Remove and discard circlip from drive shaft.
  2. Secure drive shaft clear of gearbox for access.
Secure drive shaft clear of gearbox for access.
  1. Carefully prise oil seal out of differential housing and discard oil seal.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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