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 Edition07 · Manual gearbox
07 · Transmission

37M0279 (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Manual gearbox37M0279 · page 2 of 2
Diagram of gearbox mainshaft assembly showing parts A through I

37M0281

  • A End of gearbox housing
  • B Mainshaft
  • C Washer
  • D Gearbox housing
  • E Ball bearing
  • F Spacer collar
  • G 5th Synchro hub
  • H Spacer collar
  • I 3rd/4th Synchro hub
  1. Install the 3rd/4th synchro hub, spacer collars, 5th synchro hub, and ball bearing on the mainshaft, then install the above assembly in the gearbox housing.
  2. Install the washer on the mainshaft.
  3. Measure instance B between the end of the gearbox housing and washer.

Note:

  • Use a straight edge and vernier caliper.
  • Measure at three locations and average the reading.
Diagram showing measurement C between end of clutch housing and bearing inner race

37M0282

  • A End of clutch housing
  • B Inner race of ball bearing
  1. Measure distance C between the end of the clutch housing and bearing inner race.

Note:

  • Use a straight edge and depth gauge.
  • Measure at three locations and average the readings.
  1. Select the proper 78 mm thrust shim from the chart by using the formula below.

Note: Use only one 78 mm thrust shim.

Shim Selection Formula:
From the measurements made in steps 4 and 5:
– 1. Add distance C (step 5) to B (step 4).
– 2. From this number, subtract 0.93 (which is the mid – point of the flex range of the clutch housing bearing spring washer).
– 3. Take this number and compare it to the available shim sizes in the chart.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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