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

Bearing(s) - hub - one side

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Bearing(s) - hub - one side
Rear suspensionBearing(s) - hub - one side · page 1 of 3
Diagram
  1. Using ball joint retaining nut, secure 64R033 to ball joint. Attach a suitable socket and socket bar to 64R033, remove ball joint from rear hub.
  2. Remove and discard lock washer.

Refit

  1. Clean ball joint and mating face on rear hub.
  2. Apply Loctite 242 to ball joint threads.
  3. Fit new ball joint lock washer.
  4. Fit ball joint to rear hub, and using 64R003 , tighten ball joint to 105 Nm.
  5. Knock over lock washer to rear hub and ball joint nut.
  6. Position ball joint to upper suspension arm, fit new lock nut and tighten nut to 54 Nm.
  7. Align damper to upper arm, fit bolt and tighten to 100 Nm.
  8. Align ABS harness bracket fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
  9. Align anti-roll bar links to anti-roll bar fit nuts and bolts and tighten to 35 Nm.
  10. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  11. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

BEARING(S) - HUB - ONE SIDE

Service repair no - 64.15.14

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.
Bearing(s) - hub - one side – Remove road wheel.
  1. Knock back drive shaft nut stake.
  2. With assistance, depress brake pedal, remove and discard drive shaft nut.
  3. Remove brake disc. See BRAKES, Repairs.
Bearing(s) - hub - one side – Remove brake disc. See BRAKES, Repairs.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing trailing arm to rear hub.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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