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

Pulley - crankshaft - manual gearbox models

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Pulley - crankshaft - manual gearbox models
Engine (K Series)Pulley - crankshaft - manual gearbox models

Refit

  1. Clean oil seal recess, ensuring all traces of rubber are removed.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or machined surfaces may be damaged.

Clean oil seal recess, ensuring all traces of rubber are removed.
  1. Fit 18G 1749 to end of camshaft to protect seal and fit new camshaft oil seal using 18G 1769A. DO NOT USE 18G 1769.

NOTE: Oil seals are red.

  1. Ensure area around camshaft oil seal is clean and free from oil.
  2. Position cover plate, fit bolts and tighten to 12 Nm.
  3. Secure CMP harness to cover plate and connect CMP multiplug.
  4. Fit engine cover. See this section.
  5. Connect battery earth lead.

PULLEY - CRANKSHAFT - MANUAL GEARBOX MODELS

Service repair no - 12.21.01

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel.
  2. Remove auxiliary drive belt. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  3. Remove starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Pulley - crankshaft - manual gearbox models – Remove starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  1. Lock crankshaft using tool 18G 1742 .
Pulley - crankshaft - manual gearbox models – Lock crankshaft using tool 18G 1742 .
  1. Remove bolt securing crankshaft pulley and collect washer.
  2. Remove crankshaft pulley.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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