Link - anti-roll bar
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2002–2005
- Section
- Repairs › Link - anti-roll bar
Front suspensionLink - anti-roll bar · page 1 of 2
LINK - ANTI-ROLL BAR
Service repair no - 60.10.02
Remove
- Position vehicle on 4 post ramp.
- Remove nut and bolt securing anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar.
- Remove nut and bolt securing anti-roll bar link to lower suspension arm and remove anti-roll bar link.
Refit
- Clean anti-roll bar link.
- Position anti-roll bar link to lower arm, fit nut and bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
CAUTION: The head of the bolt securing the anti-roll bar links to the lower suspension arms must face forward. This is to allow clearance between bolt head and front hub.
- Align anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar, fit nut and bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
- With the weight of the vehicle on the front suspension, tighten anti-roll bar link nuts and bolts to 35 Nm.
- Lower vehicle on ramp.
BALL JOINT - UPPER
Service repair no - 60.15.02
Remove
- 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.
- Remove road wheel(s).
- Position jack under lower suspension arm, raise jack sufficiently and fit a suitable block between upper suspension arm and subframe. Lower jack.
- Remove and discard lock nut securing ball joint to upper suspension arm.
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