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

Differential Tapered Roller Bearing Replacement

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Differential Tapered Roller Bearing Replacement
Differential – manual gearboxDifferential Tapered Roller Bearing Replacement
Diagram showing differential assembly with dial indicator measuring pinion and side gears
  1. Dial Indicator
  2. Pinion Gears
  3. Side Gears
  4. Place differential assembly on V-blocks and install both driveshafts.
  5. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears.

Standard (New): 0.05 – 0.15 mm

If the backlash is not within the standard, disassemble the differential carrier and select new pinion washers.

Differential Tapered Roller Bearing Replacement

Diagram showing bearing puller tool removing tapered roller bearing from differential
  1. Bearing Puller
  2. Tapered Roller Bearing

Note:

  • The tapered roller bearing and bearing outer race should be replaced as a set.
  • Inspect and adjust the tapered roller bearing preload whenever the tapered roller bearing is replaced.
  • Check the tapered roller bearings for wear and rough rotation. If tapered roller bearings are OK, removal is not necessary.
  1. Remove the tapered roller bearings using a bearing puller.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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