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
- Remove nut and bolt securing upper arm to subframe.
- Noting the position of spacers, remove upper arm and spacers.
Refit
- Clean upper arm bolt, spacers and upper arm and subframe mating faces,
- Position upper arm and spacers. Ensure top hat spacer is fitted correctly.
- Fit nut and bolt securing upper arm, do not tighten at this stage.
- Position ball joint to upper suspension arm, fit new lock nut and tighten nut to 54 Nm.
- Align damper to upper arm, fit bolt and tighten to 100 Nm.
- Align ABS harness bracket fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
- With the weight of the vehicle on the suspension, tighten upper arm bolt to 100 Nm.
- Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
SUB FRAME - REAR SUSPENSION - MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS
Service repair no - 64.35.78
Remove
- Remove engine and gearbox assembly. See ENGINE, Repairs.
- Collect LH trailing arm bush.
- Remove 4 bolts securing RH buttress to subframe, remove buttress and trailing arm bush.
- 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
- PARTClutch kitSearch: MG TF 2002 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: MG TF manual gearbox oil
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