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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition09 · Drive shafts
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Drive Shaft Inspection (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Drive shaftsDrive Shaft Inspection · page 2 of 2
Diagram of lower arm ball joint assembly showing tool 18G 1707 and labels A, B, C, D with dimension 12 x 1.25 mm

47M0052

  1. Lower Arm
  2. Hex Nut
  3. Cotter Pin
  4. Castle Nut
  5. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut. Discard the cotter pin, then remove the nut.
  6. Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
  7. Use the ball joint remover to separate the ball joint and lower arm.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot.

Note: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.

Diagram of driveshaft outboard joint being removed from knuckle with labels A and B

47M0053

  1. Driveshaft
  2. Knuckle
  1. Pull the knuckle outward and remove the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer.
Diagram of screwdriver tip dimensions showing 3.5 mm, 7 mm, 13 mm and label A

47M0054

  1. Screwdriver
  1. Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver of the dimensions shown to force the set ring at the driveshaft end past the groove.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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