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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition08 · Automatic gearbox
08 · Transmission

Dismantling

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Dismantling
Automatic gearboxDismantling

Dismantling

  1. Remove components, discard conical spring washer and 'O' rings.
  2. Check needle bearings for wear and smoothness of rotation.
  3. Check gears for wear and chipping of teeth.
  4. Check secondary shaft splines for wear and bearing surfaces for damage and wear.
  5. Replace components as necessary.
Diagram of a secondary shaft assembly with a locknut on the right end

30 N m A
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A Locknut

Clearance measurement

Note: Lubricate all parts with transmission fluid during assembly.

  1. Remove the secondary shaft bearing from the gearbox housing.
  2. Assemble the secondary shaft without 'O' rings. Install the idler gear using a press, then torque the secondary shaft locknut to 30 Nm.

Note: Do not install the 'O' rings or conical spring washer during clearance measurement.

Diagram showing a D.T.I. gauge measuring the axial movement of 2nd gear on a shaft

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A D.T.I. gauge
B 2nd gear

  1. Attach the D.T.I. gauge to 2nd gear as shown.
Diagram showing a D.T.I. gauge measuring 2nd gear with a selective splined washer installed in the gearbox housing

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A D.T.I. gauge
B 2nd gear
C Selective splined washer

  1. Measure 2nd gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 2nd gear. Standard = 0.04 – 0.12 mm
  2. If the clearance is incorrect, remove the splined washer and measure the thickness.

Note: Nine thicknesses of splined washer are available rising in increments of 0.05 mm from 4.05 to 4.45 mm thick.

  1. Select the appropriate thickness of splined washer and check that the clearance is within tolerance.

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