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 Edition12 · Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

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Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
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Diagram of rack guide assembly showing parts A, B, C, D, and E

57M0213

  • A Rack Guide
  • B Spring
  • C O-ring
  • D Locknut
  • E Rack Guide Screw
  1. Install the O-ring on the rack guide screw.
  2. Coat the rack guide with grease.
  3. Install the rack guide, spring and rack guide screw on the gear housing.
Diagram of rack end assembly showing stopper washer, lock washer, and rack end with torque specification 55 Nm

57M0214

  • A Stopper Washer
  • B Lock Washer
  • C Slot
  • D Tab
  • E Rack End
  • F Lock Washer
  1. Screw each rack end into the rack while holding the lock washer so its tabs are in the slots in the end of the rack.

Note: Install the stopper washer with the chamfered side facing out.

Diagram of valve body unit installation showing pinion holder pin and torque specification 22 Nm

57M0215

  • A O-ring
  • B Valve Body Unit
  • C Port Orifices
  • D Pinion Holder Pin
  1. Tighten the rack end securely, then bend the lock washer back against the flat on the flange as shown (arrowed).
  2. Coat the O-rings with grease, and install them together with the orifices on the gear housing.
  3. Apply grease to the pinion holder pin.
  4. Install the valve body unit on the gear housing with the two 8 mm bolts.

CAUTION:

  • Be careful not to hit the pinion holder pin.
  • Make sure the O-rings are in place and not pinched.
Diagram showing application of steering grease and silicone grease on pinion holder pin

57M0216

  • A Steering Grease
  • B Silicone Grease
  1. Apply grease to the inside of the rack end housing.
  2. Coat the sliding surface of the rack end, rack end groove and inside of the boot with silicone grease.

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Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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