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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)14 · Front suspension
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Ball joint - lower

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Ball joint - lower
Front suspensionBall joint - lower

BALL JOINT - LOWER

Service repair no - 60.15.03

Remove

  1. Remove front lower arm. See this section.
Ball joint - lower – Remove front lower arm. See this section.
  1. Centre punch centres of rivet heads.
  2. Drill pilot hole in rivet heads.

NOTE: Use pedestal drill for accuracy.

  1. Enlarge pilot hole to remove rivets.

CAUTION: Do not enlarge holes in lower arm.

  1. Press out rivet studs.
  2. Remove ball joint assembly.

Refit

  1. Clean ball joint and lower arm mating faces.
Ball joint - lower – Clean ball joint and lower arm mating faces.
  1. Fit ball joint to lower arm.
  2. Fit 3 nuts and bolts and tighten to 40 Nm.

NOTE: Ensure bolt heads are fitted above the lower arm.

  1. Fit front lower arm. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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