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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)12 · Drive shafts
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Drive shaft outer joint

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Drive shaft outer joint
Drive shaftsDrive shaft outer joint

DRIVE SHAFT OUTER JOINT

Service repair no - 47.10.04

Remove

  1. Remove drive shaft. See this section.
  2. Place drive shaft in a vice.
Drive shaft outer joint – Place drive shaft in a vice.
  1. Release both gaiter clips and discard.
  2. Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer joint.
Drive shaft outer joint – Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer joint.
  1. Bend the joint, and using a suitable drift against the inner part of the joint, remove from shaft.
Drive shaft outer joint – Bend the joint, and using a suitable drift against the inner part of the joint, remove fro
  1. Remove circlip from shaft and discard.

Refit

  1. Fit new circlip to shaft.
  2. Position outer joint to shaft, use a screwdriver to press circlip into its groove and push joint fully onto shaft.
  3. Smear grease around joint.
  4. Position gaiter to joint and use a band-it thriftool to secure the 2 new clips.
  5. Fit drive shaft. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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