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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

Components (page 3 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Manual gearboxComponents · page 3 of 3
Diagram of mainshaft with 2nd, socket and 3rd gears indicated by callouts A, B, C, D

A Mainshaft

B 2nd Gear

C Socket

D 3rd Gear

Note: If replacement is required, always replace the synchro sleeve and hub as a set.

  1. Support the bearing inner race with a socket and push down on the mainshaft.
  2. Measure the clearance between 2nd and 3rd gears.

Standard: 0.06 – 0.21 mm
Service Limit: 0.3 mm

Diagram of 3rd gear component with callout A

A 3rd Gear

  1. If the clearance exceeds the service limit, measure the thickness of 3rd gear.
    Standard: 32.42 – 32.47 mm
    Service Limit: 32.3 mm
    If the thickness of 3rd gear is less than the service limit, replace 3rd gear.

If the thickness of 3rd gear is within the service limit, replace the 3rd/4th synchro hub.

Diagram of mainshaft with 4th gear, spacer collar and socket indicated by callouts A, B, C, D

A Mainshaft

B 4th Gear

C Spacer collar

D Socket

  1. Measure the clearance between 4th gear and the spacer collar.
    Standard: 0.06 – 0.21 mm
    Service Limit: 0.3 mm
Diagram showing measurement of distance A on the spacer collar with callouts A and B

A 4th Gear side

B Spacer collar

  1. If the clearance exceeds the service limit, measure distance A on the spacer collar.
    Standard: 26.03 – 26.08 mm
    Service Limit: 26.01 mm

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