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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition13 · Suspension
13 · Steering & suspension

Remove

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Remove
SuspensionRemove · page 1 of 2

Remove

Diagram showing special tool 18G 1677/1 tightening ball joint nut A on the knuckle assembly.

A Ball joint nut

  1. Remove the knuckle, then remove the hub unit from the knuckle.
  2. Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
  3. Remove the 40mm circlip.
  4. Install the special tool on the ball joint and tighten the ball joint nut.
  5. Position the special tool over the ball joint, then set the assembly in a vice. Press the ball joint out of the knuckle.
  6. Refit the plastic boot protector to cover the full depth of the boot.
  7. Install the 40mm circlip.

Note: Be careful when installing the circlip to avoid damaging boot.

  1. Remove and discard plastic boot protector.

Refit

Diagram showing special tools 18G 1677/1 and 18G 1677/2 pressing ball joint into knuckle at housing surface A.

A Ball joint housing surface

Note: Thoroughly clean the mounting faces of the knuckle prior to ball joint replacement.

  1. Remove the plastic boot protector.
  2. Place the new ball joint assembly into position, and push firmly by hand to ensure the ball joint is correctly aligned in the knuckle.
  3. Centralise the special tools over the ball joint as shown, then press the ball joint in.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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