Rear subframe (page 3 of 3)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Repairs
SuspensionRear subframe · page 3 of 3
- Remove bolt securing rear engine mounting tie rod to subframe and collect mounting.
- Remove exhaust mounting rubber from subframe.
Refit
- Fit exhaust mounting rubber to subframe.
- Fit front mountings to subframe and tighten bolts to 100 Nm.
- Fit rear mountings to subframe and tighten bolts to 100 Nm.
- Fit rear engine mounting tie rod to subframe and tighten bolt to 85 Nm.
- Position left hand buttress to subframe and fit bolts. Tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
- Position lower arm in subframe and fit bolt. Tighten bolt to 85 Nm.
- Fit washer and rubber on brake reaction rod, and position to lower arm.
- Fit bolt securing brake reaction rod to subframe and tighten bolt to 45 Nm.
- Fit rubber, washer and nut to brake reaction rod. Tighten nut to 85 Nm.
- Fit right hand track control arm to subframe and tighten bolt to 85 Nm.
- Position top arm and knuckle joint ball pin in subframe, and fit pivot shaft.
- Fit retaining plate to pivot shaft and tighten bolts to 10 Nm.
- Fit nuts securing either end of pivot shaft and tighten to 74 Nm.
- Position right hand hydragas unit in subframe and fit retaining plate and ABS sensor lead bracket.
- Fit retaining plate bolts and tighten to 25 Nm.
- Repeat suspension build process for left hand side.
- Fit engine and gearbox assembly. See ENGINE, Repairs.
- Check rear wheel alignment. See STEERING, Adjustments.
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- TOOLCoil spring compressorSearch: coil spring compressor
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