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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)14 · Suspension
14 · Steering & suspension

Rear damper

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Rear damper
SuspensionRear damper
Diagram
  1. Remove nut and bolt securing damper to upper suspension arm.
  2. Remove damper.
  3. Collect spacer and 2 washers.

Refit

  1. Remove nut and bush from NEW damper.
  2. Prime damper by operating at least 3 full strokes.
  3. Position damper to front wing valance, fit top bush and tighten nut to 37 Nm.
  4. Fit brake hose bracket, spacer, damper and washers to fixing bolt. Fit nut but do not tighten at this stage.
  5. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
  6. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  7. Tighten damper lower fixing nut to 45 Nm.

REAR DAMPER

Service repair no - 68.15.23

Remove

  1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
  2. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
Rear damper – Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  1. Remove nut securing damper to rear wing valance.
  2. Remove rubber bush and washer.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF

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