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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)03 · General data, torque settings and capacities
03 · General

Engine

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Torque wrench settings › Engine
General data, torque settings and capacitiesEngine

Refer to appropriate section heading for component torque figures, e.g. Road wheel nuts - refer to SUSPENSION Exhaust front pipe to manifold - refer to MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST

ENGINE

Camshaft cover, bolts9 Nm *
Camshaft Cover Plate12 Nm
Camshaft gear bolt
  8 mm bolts33 Nm
  10 mm bolts65 Nm
Crankshaft pulley bolt205 Nm
Cylinder head bolts, tighten progressively
  1st stage20 Nm *
  2nd stage180°*
  3rd stage180°*
Dipstick/filler tube mounting bracket10 Nm
Engine earth lead to cylinder block bolt25 Nm
Engine harness to oil pump bolt10 Nm
Flywheel to crankshaft bolts85 Nm *
Flywheel cover plate9 Nm
Lifting bracket9 Nm
Oil cooler to cylinder block (VVC)25 Nm
Oil cooler unions (VVC)18 Nm
Oil pressure relief valve sealing plug25 Nm
Oil pressure switch12 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block bolts10 Nm +
Sump bolts25 Nm *
Sump to gearbox, bolts45 Nm
Sump drain plug25 Nm
Tensioner pulley backplate bolt -
  Manual timing belt tensioner (VVC)10 Nm
Tensioner pulley Allen screw -
  Manual timing belt tensioner (VVC)45 Nm
Timing belt tensioner bolt -
  Automatic timing belt tensioner25 Nm +
Timing belt, upper front cover9 Nm
Timing belt, front lower cover9 Nm
Timing belt rear cover9 Nm
Torsion damper to flywheel22 Nm *

* Tighten in sequence + New Patchlok bolt must be fitted.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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