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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)14 · Suspension
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Lower ball joint - front hub

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Lower ball joint - front hub
SuspensionLower ball joint - front hub

LOWER BALL JOINT - FRONT HUB

Service repair no - 68.25.06

Remove

  1. Remove front lower arm. See this section.
Lower ball joint - front hub – Remove front lower arm. See this section.
  1. Centre punch centres of rivet heads.
  2. Drill pilot hole in rivet heads.
  3. Enlarge pilot hole to remove rivets.

CAUTION: Do not enlarge holes in lower arm.

NOTE: Use pedestal drill for accuracy.

  1. Press out rivet studs.
  2. Remove ball joint assembly.

Refit

  1. Fit ball joint to lower arm.
Lower ball joint - front hub – Fit ball joint to lower arm.
  1. Fit 3 bolts and nuts, tighten to 40 Nm.

NOTE: Ensure bolt heads are fitted above the arm.

  1. Fit front lower arm. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF

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