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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)11 · Automatic gearbox (Stepspeed Em-CVT)
11 · Transmission

Cable - gear change

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Cable - gear change
Automatic gearbox (Stepspeed Em-CVT)Cable - gear change · page 1 of 2

CABLE - GEAR CHANGE

Service repair no - 44.15.08

Remove

  1. Position vehicle on a 2 post ramp.
  2. Make the SRS system safe. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.
  3. Remove engine cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  4. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  5. Drain engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
Cable - gear change – Drain engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
  1. Disconnect cable from ball joint on gear change quadrant and release cable from support bracket on gearbox.
  2. Remove gear change lever. See this section.
Cable - gear change – Remove gear change lever. See this section.
  1. Release clips securing coolant hoses and heater hoses and disconnect hoses.
  2. Tie coolant and heater hoses aside to access closing plate.
  3. Place support jack underneath engine sump and support engine weight.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to sump place a piece of wood between jack and sump.

Cable - gear change – Place support jack underneath engine sump and support engine weight.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing both front subframe mountings to body brackets.
  2. Lower jack carefully, to allow access to closing plate bolts.

CAUTION: Care must be taken when lowering front of subframe, that no cables or pipes are stretched.

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