Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
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 Edition09 · Drive shafts
09 · Transmission

47M0055 (page 4 of 8)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Drive shafts47M0055 · page 4 of 8
Diagram showing a driveshaft clamped in a vice with labels A (Vice), B (Driveshaft), C (Outboard Joint), and D (Rubbish Bin) positioned underneath.

A Vice

B Driveshaft

C Outboard Joint

D Rubbish Bin

  1. Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vice with the outboard joint facing down. Clamp the driveshaft tight enough to prevent it from moving but not so tight as to damage or distort it.
  2. Position a rubbish bin underneath the driveshaft to catch the outboard joint.
Diagram showing a steel ball peen hammer striking a brass mallet which is placed on the outboard joint inner race, with a rubbish bin below.

A Steel Ball Peen Hammer

B Brass Mallet

C Outboard Joint Inner Race

  1. Place the head of a brass mallet on the outboard joint inner race. Using a large steel ball peen hammer, strike the head of the brass mallet sharply two or three times.

Note: If the outboard boot disturbs you, cut off the outboard boot.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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