Removal/Inspection
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Repairs › Removal/Inspection
SuspensionRemoval/Inspection · page 1 of 3
Removal/Inspection
| A | Self locking nut | K | Lower arm B |
| B | Stabiliser bar | L | Lower arm A |
| C | Stabiliser bushing | M | Trailing arm bushing |
| D | Stabiliser bushing | N | Trailing arm |
| E | Ball joint remover | O | Trailing arm bracket |
| F | Ball joint | P | Self – locking nut |
| G | Knuckle | Q | Upper inner bushing |
| H | Knuckle bushing | R | Flange nut |
| I | Self – locking nut | S | Flange bolt |
| J | Lower arm bushing |
WARNING: When the suspension arms are to be removed, place additional weight in the boot before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the centre of gravity may change causing the car to tip forward.
CAUTION: Fit new self – locking nuts after removal.
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint rubber covers.
- Check trailing arms and brackets for damage.
- Check for damage or deterioration to all bushes.
- Check stabiliser bar, upper arm, lower arm A and lower arm B for bending or damage.
- Check ball joint for free – play or damage; check the boot for damage. Check the rear knuckle for damage.
Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600
- TOOLCoil spring compressorSearch: coil spring compressor
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- PARTShock absorbersSearch: Rover 600 shock absorbers
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