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

Sub frame - rear suspension - manual transmission models

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Sub frame - rear suspension - manual transmission models
Rear suspensionSub frame - rear suspension - manual transmission models · page 1 of 2
Diagram
  1. Remove nut and bolt securing upper arm to subframe.
  2. Noting the position of spacers, remove upper arm and spacers.

Refit

  1. Clean upper arm bolt, spacers and upper arm and subframe mating faces,
Clean upper arm bolt, spacers and upper arm and subframe mating faces,
  1. Position upper arm and spacers. Ensure top hat spacer is fitted correctly.
  2. Fit nut and bolt securing upper arm, do not tighten at this stage.
  3. Position ball joint to upper suspension arm, fit new lock nut and tighten nut to 54 Nm.
  4. Align damper to upper arm, fit bolt and tighten to 100 Nm.
  5. Align ABS harness bracket fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
  6. With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, tighten upper arm bolt to 100 Nm.
  7. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

SUB FRAME - REAR SUSPENSION - MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS

Service repair no - 64.35.78

Remove

  1. Remove engine and gearbox assembly. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  2. Collect LH trailing arm bush.
Sub frame - rear suspension - manual transmission models – Collect LH trailing arm bush.
  1. Remove 4 bolts securing RH buttress to subframe, remove buttress and trailing arm bush.
Sub frame - rear suspension - manual transmission models – Remove 4 bolts securing RH buttress to subframe, remove buttress and trailing arm bush.
  1. Position 5 mm Allen key in top of damper shaft, remove nut securing damper to subframe turret.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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