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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition09 · Drive shafts
09 · Transmission

47M0055 (page 2 of 8)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Drive shafts47M0055 · page 2 of 8
Diagram of inboard joint showing locking tabs, boot band, set ring, and inboard joint labels A, B, C, D
  1. A Locking Tabs
  2. B Boot Band
  3. C Set Ring
  4. D Inboard Joint
  5. Remove the set ring from the inboard joint and discard.
  6. To remove the boot band, pry up the locking tabs with a screwdriver and raise the end of the band.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the boot.

Note: Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vice with soft jaws.

Close-up diagram showing boot band being cut with pliers, label A
  1. A Boot Band
  2. If the boot band is the welded type, cut it off as shown.
Diagram of inboard joint with rollers, labels A, B, C, D
  1. A Inboard Joint
  2. B Marks
  3. C Roller
  4. D Cloth
  5. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint with paint. Then remove the inboard joint on the cloth.

Note: Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint.

  1. Check inboard joint for wear or damage. Check inside bore for wear. Check for cracks.
Exploded diagram of inboard joint components including bearing remover, roller, spider, circlip, stopper ring
  1. A Bearing Remover
  2. B Roller
  3. C Marks
  4. D Spider
  5. E Circlip
  6. F Stopper Ring

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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