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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition09 · Drive shafts
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Intermediate Shaft Removal

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
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Repairs › Intermediate Shaft Removal
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Intermediate Shaft Removal

Diagram showing the location of flange bolt A and dowel bolts B on the driveshaft assembly

A Flange Bolt

B Dowel Bolts

  1. Drain the transmission oil or fluid.
  2. Remove the left driveshaft assembly.
  3. Remove the flange bolt and dowel bolts.
Diagram showing the intermediate shaft A being pulled from the differential housing

A Intermediate Shaft

  1. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly from the differential.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the differential oil seal, hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential.

Intermediate Shaft Disassembly

Exploded diagram of the intermediate shaft bearing support showing external circlip A, outer seal B, and set ring C

A External Circlip

B Outer Seal

C Set Ring

Note: Be careful not to damage the metal rings on the intermediate shaft during disassembly.

  1. Remove and discard the set ring.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from the bearing support and discard.
  3. Remove the external circlip.
Diagram showing tool 18G 1679 pressing the intermediate shaft bearing A out of the metal ring B on the intermediate shaft C

A Intermediate Shaft Bearing

B Metal Ring

C Intermediate Shaft

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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