Removal/Inspection (page 3 of 3)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Repairs
SuspensionRemoval/Inspection · page 3 of 3
| A | Self – locking bolt | L | Radius rod rubber bushing B |
| B | 8 mm Bolts | M | Radius rod |
| C | Self – locking nut | N | Adjusting shim |
| D | Upper arm assembly | O | Self – locking bolts |
| E | Damper pinch bolt (self – locking bolt) | P | Radius rod washer |
| F | Damper fork | Q | Stabiliser bar |
| G | Damper fork nut (self – locking nut) | R | Self – locking nut |
| H | Stabiliser end rubber bushings | S | Radius rod rubber bushing A |
| I | Rubber bushing | T | Self – locking nut |
| J | Lower arm | ||
| K | Radius arm |
CAUTION: The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushing are tightened.
CAUTION: Fit new self locking nuts after removal.
- Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
- The stabiliser bar is symmetrical. Install with the paint mark facing rear of the car.
- The right and left damper forks are not symmetrical. The left damper fork is marked with "ML" while the right damper fork is marked with "MR". Do not interchange them.
- The right and left upper arms are not symmetrical. The left upper arm is marked with "ML" or "MLG" while the right upper arm is marked with "MR" or "MRG". Do not interchange them.
- After installing the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Do not interchange the radius rod rubber bushings. The thick bushing should be installed in front position.
- Adjust caster angle by increasing or decreasing shims, see Adjustments.
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