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Rover 620 Diesel Repair Manual Supplement (1995-1999)07 · Clutch
07 · Transmission

Release bearing

Make
Rover
Model
600 620 Diesel Repair Manual Supplement
Year
1995–1999
Section
Repairs › Release bearing
ClutchRelease bearing
Diagram
  1. Measure clutch plate run-out using a dial gauge and a gearbox mainshaft; renew plate if outside service limit. DATA: Clutch plate run-out - new clutch plate = 0.8 mm - service limit = 1.0 mm
  2. Check clutch plate for signs of wear or damage. Check for signs of overheating on drive straps (deep straw to blue colour); renew pressure plate if necessary.

CAUTION: Renew a pressure plate which has been accidentally dropped.

Check clutch plate for signs of wear or damage. Check for signs of overheating on drive st
  1. Using a straight edge and feeler gauges, check surface of pressure plate for warping at 4 separate points, renew plate if warping exceeds service limited. DATA: Pressure plate warping - service limit = 0.18 mm
Using a straight edge and feeler gauges, check surface of pressure plate for warping at 4

Release bearing

  1. Remove bolt securing release fork to shaft, withdraw shaft; recover fork.
  2. Release spring securing release bearing, remove bearing.
  3. Remove shaft oil seal from housing; discard seal.
  4. Examine release bearing for signs of wear or damage, renew if necessary.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 600

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