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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)13 · Steering
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Track-rod end

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Track-rod end
SteeringTrack-rod end

TRACK-ROD END

Service repair no - 57.55.02

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Track-rod end – 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 taper joint.
  4. Noting the number of complete turns, remove track-rod end.

Refit

  1. Fit new track-rod end and position taper to steering arm.

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

  1. Tighten nut to 30 Nm.
  2. Tighten lock nut to 50 Nm.
  3. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
  4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  5. Check and adjust front wheel alignment. See Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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