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

Original page (page 5 of 13)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Manual gearboxOriginal page · page 5 of 13
  1. Install the 28 mm sealing bolt.

Note: Apply liquid gasket to the threads.

Diagram of gearbox housing mating surface showing dotted line A and dot B locations
  1. Liquid gasket
  2. Dowel pin
  3. Apply liquid gasket to the gearbox housing mating surface as shown.

Note:

  • Use liquid gasket as specified.
  • Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surface.
  • Seal the entire circumference of the bolt hole to prevent oil leakage.
  • If 20 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket, reapply it and assemble the housings and allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling gearbox with oil.
Diagram showing stopper ring A, 5th shift fork B, and gearbox housing C being assembled with a tool
  1. Stopper ring
  2. 5th Shift fork
  3. Gearbox housing
  4. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins.
  5. Set the stopper ring as shown. Place the gearbox housing over the clutch housing, being careful to line up the shafts.

Note: Align the long arm of 5th shift fork with the hook on the stopper ring.

Diagram showing gearbox housing A and snap ring B being installed with pliers (tool 18G 1392)
  1. Gearbox housing
  2. Snap ring
  3. Lower the gearbox housing with the snap ring pliers and set the snap ring in the groove of the countershaft bearing.
  4. Check that the snap ring is securely seated in the groove of the countershaft bearing.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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