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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)15 · Rear suspension
15 · Steering & suspension

Ball joint - upper

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

BALL JOINT - UPPER

Service repair no - 64.15.02

Remove

  1. Raise rear 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).
Ball joint - upper – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Remove nuts and bolts securing LH and RH anti-roll bar links to anti-roll bar.
Ball joint - upper – Remove nuts and bolts securing LH and RH anti-roll bar links to anti-roll bar.
  1. Remove nut and bolt securing damper to upper suspension arm.
  2. Release ABS sensor harness bracket.
  3. Raise anti-roll bar and upper arm to access ball joint.
Ball joint - upper – Raise anti-roll bar and upper arm to access ball joint.
  1. Remove and discard lock nut securing ball joint to upper suspension arm.
  2. Fit slave nut to ball joint threads, position 18G-1584 and release ball joint taper from upper suspension arm. Remove 18G-1584 and slave nut.
Ball joint - upper – Fit slave nut to ball joint threads, position 18G-1584 and release ball joint taper from u
  1. Knock back lock washer securing ball joint to rear hub.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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