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

Rear sub frame - LH - front mounting (page 2 of 2)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs
Rear suspensionRear sub frame - LH - front mounting · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Remove 4 nuts securing anti-roll bar mounting clamps to both rear subframe mountings and collect clamps.
Remove 4 nuts securing anti-roll bar mounting clamps to both rear subframe mountings and c
  1. Remove 3 bolts securing rear subframe mounting to body.
  2. Carefully lower subframe on trolley jack until sufficient room is gained to remove centre bolt and front subframe mounting.

Refit

  1. Position mounting and centre bolt to subframe, fit nut but do not tighten at this stage.
  2. Raise subframe on trolley jack, fit and tighten bolts securing rear subframe mounting to body to 45 Nm.
  3. Position anti-roll bar, fit clamps, fit and tighten nuts to 22 Nm.
  4. Fit and tighten bolts securing front subframe mounting to body to 30 Nm.
  5. Tighten front subframe mounting centre nut and bolt to 100 Nm.
  6. Clean mating faces of caliper and hub.
  7. Position caliper to hub, fit and tighten bolts to 85 Nm.
  8. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  9. Fit heat shield - rear silencer. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  10. Lower vehicle on ramp.

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