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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)14 · Front suspension
14 · Steering & suspension

Damper - LH

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Damper - LH
Front suspensionDamper - LH

DAMPER - LH

Service repair no - 60.30.02

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle and support on stand(s).

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(s).
Damper - lh – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing fuse box in luggage compartment, move fuse box aside.
Damper - lh – Remove 2 bolts securing fuse box in luggage compartment, move fuse box aside.
  1. Position 5 mm Allen key in top of damper shaft, remove nut securing damper to front wing valance.
  2. Remove retaining washer and rubber bush.
Damper - lh – Remove retaining washer and rubber bush.
  1. Remove bolt securing damper to upper suspension arm, remove damper/spring assembly and collect spring isolator.
  2. Position damper/spring assembly in vice.
Damper - lh – Position damper/spring assembly in vice.
  1. Progressively loosen and remove spring retainer nut, remove distance piece, flat washer, steel cup washer and spring retainer. Note fitted position of steel cup washer.
  2. Remove spring, dust shield and rebound rubber bush from damper.
  3. Remove damper from vice.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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