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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)15 · Rear suspension
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Bush - trailing arm

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Bush - trailing arm
Rear suspensionBush - trailing arm

BUSH - TRAILING ARM

Service repair no - 64.35.48

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise vehicle on a 2 post ramp.
  3. Remove road wheel(s).
  4. Remove rear silencer heat shield. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  5. Remove trailing arm. See this section.
Bush - trailing arm – Remove trailing arm. See this section.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub. Release caliper from hub and tie aside.

CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on brake hose.

Bush - trailing arm – Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub. Release caliper from hub and tie aside.
  1. Loosen 2 bolts securing rear of buttress to subframe.
Bush - trailing arm – Loosen 2 bolts securing rear of buttress to subframe.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing front of buttress to subframe.
Bush - trailing arm – Remove 2 bolts securing front of buttress to subframe.
  1. Remove 4 nuts securing anti-roll bar mounting clamps to both rear subframe mountings and collect clamps.
  2. Support subframe with trolley jack.
Bush - trailing arm – Support subframe with trolley jack.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing front subframe mounting to body.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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