Dismantling
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Repairs › Dismantling
Automatic gearboxDismantling
Dismantling
- Remove components, discard conical spring washer and 'O' rings.
- Check needle bearings for wear and smoothness of rotation.
- Check gears for wear and chipping of teeth.
- Check secondary shaft splines for wear and bearing surfaces for damage and wear.
- Replace components as necessary.
30 N m A
44M 0359
A Locknut
Clearance measurement
Note: Lubricate all parts with transmission fluid during assembly.
- Remove the secondary shaft bearing from the gearbox housing.
- 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.
44M 0360
A D.T.I. gauge
B 2nd gear
- Attach the D.T.I. gauge to 2nd gear as shown.
44M 0361
A D.T.I. gauge
B 2nd gear
C Selective splined washer
- Measure 2nd gear axial clearance in at least three places while moving 2nd gear. Standard = 0.04 – 0.12 mm
- 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.
- Select the appropriate thickness of splined washer and check that the clearance is within tolerance.
Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600
- PARTTransmission filter kitSearch: Rover 600 transmission filter kit
- FLUIDAutomatic transmission fluidSearch: Rover automatic transmission fluid
- TOOLFluid transfer pumpSearch: fluid transfer pump
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