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01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition11 · Differential – automatic gearbox
11 · Transmission

Caution:

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Caution:
Differential – automatic gearboxCaution:

Note: If the transmission housing, torque converter housing, differential carrier, taper roller bearing, outer race or thrust shim were replaced, the bearing preload must be adjusted.

Diagram showing removal of bearing outer race and thrust shim using a heat gun
  1. Heat Gun
  2. Thrust Shim
  3. Transmission Housing
  4. Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
  5. Remove the bearing outer race and thrust shim from the transmission housing by heating the housing to about 100°C with a heat gun.

CAUTION:

  • Do not heat the housing in excess of 100°C.
  • Replace the taper roller bearing when the outer race is to be replaced.
  • Do not use a shim on the torque converter housing side.

Note: Let the transmission housing cool to the room temperature before adjusting the bearing preload.

Diagram showing bearing outer race, thrust shim, and transmission housing
  1. Bearing Outer Race
  2. Thrust Shim
  3. Transmission Housing
  4. Fit a shim 2.60mm thick (standard size) into the transmission housing.

Note: If 2.60mm shim not available, two shims which together equal 2.60mm can be used.

Diagram showing installation of outer race using special tools 18G 1354 and 18G 1354-17
  1. After installing the thrust shim, install the outer race in the transmission housing, using the special tools as shown.

CAUTION:

  • Install the outer race squarely in the transmission housing.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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