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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition07 · Manual gearbox
07 · Transmission

Inspection

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Inspection
Manual gearboxInspection · page 1 of 3
Diagram showing a press tool pressing a 3rd/4th synchro hub and 3rd gear off a shaft, supported on steel blocks. Labels A, B, C point to the press, synchro hub, and gear respectively.
37M0245 A Press B 3rd/4th Synchro hub C 3rd Gear
  1. In the same manner as above, support the 3rd gear on steel blocks and press the shaft out of the 3rd/4th synchro hub as shown.

Inspection

Diagram of a mainshaft with callout lines A, B, and C indicating specific bearing surfaces and oil passages for inspection.
37M0246 A Inspect for wear and damage. B Inspect oil passages for clogging. C Inspect for wear and damage.
  1. Inspect the gear surface and bearing surface for wear and damage, then measure the mainshaft at points A, B, and C.
Standard: A (Ball bearing surface): 27.987 – 28.000 mm B (Needle bearing surface): 37.994 – 38.000 mm C (Ball bearing surface): 27.977 – 27.990 mm Service Limit: A: 27.94 mm B: 37.93 mm C: 27.94 mm

If any part of the mainshaft is less than the service limit, replace.

Diagram showing a mainshaft supported at both ends on blocks while a dial indicator measures runout as the shaft rotates.
37M0247
  1. Rotate two complete revolutions
  2. Inspect for runout.
Standard: 0.02 mm max. Service Limit: 0.05 mm

Note: Support the mainshaft at both ends as shown.

If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace.

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