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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition10 · Differential – manual gearbox
10 · Transmission

Differential Disassembly

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Differential Disassembly
Differential – manual gearboxDifferential Disassembly · page 1 of 2

Differential Disassembly

Diagram showing a hand using a tool to drive out a pin from a differential component, labeled A Pinion Shaft and B Pin 5 x 37 mm.
A    Pinion Shaft
B     Pin
  1. Remove the final driven gear.
  2. Drive out the 5 x 37 mm pin using the special tool.
Diagram showing hands removing internal gears from a differential carrier, labeled A Pinion Shaft, B Pinion Gears, and C Side Gears.
A    Pinion Shaft
B    Pinion Gears
C     Side Gears
  1. Remove the pinion shaft, gears and washers.
  2. Wash parts thoroughly in solvent and dry with compressed air. Inspect all parts for wear and damage, and replace any that are defective.

Differential Reassembly

Diagram showing hands installing side gears with thrust washers into a differential carrier, labeled A Thrust Washers and B Side Gears.
A    Thrust Washers
B     Side Gears
  1. Install the side gears with thrust washers in differential carrier.

CAUTION: Coat all gears with molybdenum disulfide grease on all sides.

Diagram showing hands installing pinion gears and washers into the differential carrier, labeled A Pinion Gear and B Pinion Washer.
A    Pinion Gear
B    Pinion Washer
  1. Set pinion gears in place exactly opposite each other in mesh with side gears, then install a pinion washer behind each one. Washers must be of equal thickness.

Pinion washers are are available in following thicknesses:
From 0.7mm to 1.05mm in steps of 0.05mm.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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