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

Rear sub frame - LH - rear mounting

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Rear sub frame - LH - rear mounting
Rear suspensionRear sub frame - LH - rear mounting

REAR SUB FRAME - LH - REAR MOUNTING

Service repair no - 64.35.91

Remove

  1. Raise vehicle on a 2 post ramp.
  2. Remove heat shield - rear silencer. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
Rear sub frame - lh - rear mounting – Remove heat shield - rear silencer. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  1. Remove 2 nuts securing anti-roll bar clamp to subframe, remove clamp and rubber mounting.
  2. Support subframe with trolley jack.
Rear sub frame - lh - rear mounting – Support subframe with trolley jack.
  1. Remove centre nut securing rear subframe mounting to subframe.
Rear sub frame - lh - rear mounting – Remove centre nut securing rear subframe mounting to subframe.
  1. Remove 3 bolts securing rear subframe mounting to body.
  2. Carefully lower subframe on trolley jack, remove centre bolt and rear subframe mounting.

Refit

  1. Position mounting to subframe, fit centre bolt, fit nut but do not tighten at this stage.
  2. Raise subframe on jack.
  3. Fit and loosely tighten one bolt each side of rear subframe mounting to hold mounting in position. DO NOT fit anti-roll bar bracket at this stage.
  4. Tighten centre bolt and nut to 100 Nm.
  5. Remove bolts holding rear subframe mounting in position.
  6. Position anti-roll bar bracket to subframe, fit and tighten rear suspension mounting to body bolts to 45 Nm.
  7. Position mounting rubber and clamp to anti-roll bar, fit and tighten nuts to 22 Nm.
  8. Fit heat shield - rear silencer. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  9. Lower vehicle on ramp.

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