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

Upper arm - rear (page 2 of 2)

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
SuspensionUpper arm - rear · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Release ABS sensor lead.
  2. Remove 4 bolts securing hydragas unit retaining plate and sensor bracket.
  3. Remove hydragas unit retaining plate and collect ABS sensor bracket.
  4. Remove pivot shaft.
  5. Remove upper arm from subframe and hydragas unit.
  6. Collect hydragas roller foot joint, spacer and spring.

NOTE: Be aware of position of washers when removing the upper arm.

Refit

  1. Fit roller foot joint, spacer and spring to upper arm, secure rubber boot.
  2. Position upper arm and seals.
  3. Lubricate pivot shaft with Dextragrease super GP.
  4. Fit pivot shaft.
  5. Fit hydragas unit retaining plate and sensor bracket, and tighten bolts to 25 Nm.
  6. Tighten bolts securing pivot shaft retaining plate to 10 Nm.
  7. Fit nut and washer to other end of pivot shaft, and tighten bolt to 74 Nm.
  8. Fit closing panel and secure scrivets.
  9. Fit hub to upper arm and tighten ball joint nut to 54 Nm.
  10. Bend new tab washer onto ball joint nut.
  11. Fit damper to upper arm and tighten nut to 50 Nm.
  12. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
  13. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  14. Evacuate and pressurise hydragas system. See Adjustments.

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