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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)13 · Steering
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Steering rack gaiter

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Steering rack gaiter
SteeringSteering rack gaiter

STEERING RACK GAITER

Service repair no - 57.25.03

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Steering rack gaiter – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Loosen track-rod end lock nut.
  2. Remove nut securing track-rod end to steering arm.
  3. Using tool 18G 1584 , break track-rod end taper joint.
Steering rack gaiter – Using tool 18G 1584 , break track-rod end taper joint.
  1. Noting the number of complete turns remove track-rod end, and lock nut.
Steering rack gaiter – Noting the number of complete turns remove track-rod end, and lock nut.
  1. Remove 2 gaiter clips.
  2. Remove gaiter from rack.

Refit

  1. Apply grease to gaiter. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
  2. Position inner gaiter clip to gaiter.
  3. Fit gaiter and secure with clips.
  4. Fit lock nut and track-rod end to rack.

NOTE: Rotate the track-rod end the same amount of turns noted on the removal.

  1. Clean taper and position track-rod end to steering arm.
  2. Fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
  3. Tighten track-rod end lock nut to 50 Nm.
  4. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  5. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  6. Check and adjust wheel alignment. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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