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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 Edition13 · Suspension
13 · Steering & suspension

Suspension (page 6 of 7)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
SuspensionSuspension · page 6 of 7
Diagram showing the rear suspension damper assembly with a callout to the welded nut at the bottom mount.

A Welded nut

  1. Lower the rear suspension and set the damper with the welded nut pointing to the front of the car.
Diagram showing the damper mounting nuts and bolts securing the damper to the chassis, with a torque callout.

A Damper mounting nuts

  1. Loosely install the damper mounting nuts.
  2. Loosely install the damper mounting bolts.
  3. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the weight of the car is on the damper.

WARNING: The floor jack must be securely positioned or personal injury may result.

  1. Tighten the damper mounting bolt and nuts.
Diagram showing the lower part of the rear suspension, focusing on the damper mounting bolt connection.

A Damper mounting bolt

  1. Install the rear seat, see BODY.
  2. Install the rear wheel.

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