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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)05 · Engine (K Series)
05 · Engine

Mounting bracket - RH - all models (page 2 of 2)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs
Engine (K Series)Mounting bracket - RH - all models · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Remove nut and bolt securing engine steady to RH buttress.
  2. Loosen nut securing engine top arm bracket to RH engine hydramount.
  3. Remove 2 bolts securing top arm to engine.
Remove 2 bolts securing top arm to engine.
  1. Remove 4 bolts securing RH buttress to subframe.
  2. Raise engine on jack sufficiently and manoeuvre RH buttress and engine mount assembly from vehicle.

NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

Raise engine on jack sufficiently and manoeuvre RH buttress and engine mount assembly from
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing hydramount to buttress, collect restraining loop and remove hydramount.
  2. Remove nut and top arm bracket from hydramount.

Refit

  1. Clean hydramount and mating face on buttress.
  2. Position top arm bracket to hydramount, fit nut but do not tighten at this stage.
  3. Position hydramount and restraining loop to buttress. fit and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
  4. Position engine steady to buttress, fit nut and bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
  5. Position buttress assembly to subframe and manoeuvre into position.
  6. With assistance, manoeuvre engine and align top arm to engine, fit bolts but do not tighten at this stage.
  7. Lower engine on jack, align buttress to bolt holes. Fit and tighten bolts securing buttress to subframe to 45 Nm.
  8. Tighten bolts securing top arm to engine to 100 Nm.
  9. Tighten nut securing top arm to hydramount to 82 Nm.
  10. Tighten nut and bolt securing engine steady to buttress to 85 Nm.
  11. Remove jack from underneath engine.
  12. Fit trailing arm. See REAR SUSPENSION, Repairs.
  13. Position closing panel and secure with fixings.
  14. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  15. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  16. Fit engine compartment access cover. See this section.
  17. Fit engine compartment access grille. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  18. Connect battery earth lead.

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