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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

Differential Inspection/Disassembly

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Differential Inspection/Disassembly
Differential – automatic gearboxDifferential Inspection/Disassembly
Diagram showing a press tool (A) and special tool 18G 1471 being used on a differential assembly.

A Press

  1. Install the new tapered roller bearings, using the special tool and a press as shown.

Note:

  • Drive the bearings on until they bottom.
  • Use the special tool:
    • large end for torque converter housing side bearing.
    • small end for transmission housing side bearing.

Note:

  • The bearing and outer race should be replaced as a set.
  • Inspect and adjust the bearing preload whenever a bearing is replaced.
  • Drive in the bearings securely so that there is no clearance between the bearings and differential carrier.

Differential Inspection/Disassembly

Exploded view of the final driven gear (A), differential carrier (B), and bolt (C).

A Final Driven Gear
B Differential Carrier
C Bolt, 10 mm

  1. Remove the final driven gear and inspect teeth for wear or damage.

Note: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.

Hand using a hammer and punch to drive out a spring pin (B) from a pinion shaft (A).

A Pinion Shaft
B Spring Pin

  1. Drive out the spring pin, with the special tool. Discard the spring pin

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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