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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)10 · Manual gearbox
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Gear change cable

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Gear change cable
Manual gearboxGear change cable · page 1 of 3

GEAR CHANGE CABLE

Service repair no - 37.16.16

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

Remove

  1. Position vehicle on a 2 post ramp.
  2. Make the SRS system safe. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.
  3. Remove engine cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  4. Drain engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
  5. Release handbrake to OFF position.
Gear change cable – Release handbrake to OFF position.
  1. Release gear change cable from gearbox linkage.
  2. Remove and discard clip securing cable to abutment bracket.
  3. Release cable from abutment bracket.
  4. Place support jack underneath engine sump and support engine weight.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to sump place a piece of wood between jack and sump.

Gear change cable – Place support jack underneath engine sump and support engine weight.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing each front subframe mounting to body brackets.
  2. Lower jack carefully, to allow access to closing plate bolts.

CAUTION: Care must be taken that no cables or pipes are stretched when lowering front of subframe.

  1. Tie coolant hoses aside to allow access to closing plate.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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