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Rover 620 Diesel Repair Manual Supplement (1995-1999)09 · Drive shafts
09 · Transmission

Outer joint, gaiter and damper

Make
Rover
Model
600 620 Diesel Repair Manual Supplement
Year
1995–1999
Section
Repairs › Outer joint, gaiter and damper
Drive shaftsOuter joint, gaiter and damper

OUTER JOINT, GAITER AND DAMPER

Service repair no - Outer joint - 47.10.04 Gaiter - 47.10.03 Damper - 47.10.33

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
  2. Remove drive shaft. See this section.
  3. Place drive shaft in a vice.
Outer joint, gaiter and damper – Place drive shaft in a vice.
  1. Release both gaiter clips and discard.
  2. Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer joint.
Outer joint, gaiter and damper – Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer joint.
  1. Bend joint and, using a suitable drift against the inner part of joint, remove joint from shaft.
  2. Slide gaiter from shaft.
  3. Inspect gaiter for signs of damage and renew if necessary.
Outer joint, gaiter and damper – Inspect gaiter for signs of damage and renew if necessary.
  1. Remove and discard circlip from drive shaft.
  2. Clean shaft with emery cloth to remove rust.
  3. Lubricate shaft with liquid soap to aid damper removal.
Outer joint, gaiter and damper – Lubricate shaft with liquid soap to aid damper removal.

Damper

  1. Release damper securing clip and discard it.
  2. Slide damper from shaft.
  3. Clean joint and shaft end.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 600

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