Hi All,
I am new to this site and the MGF so i need some help to change the front wishbones on the car as one has rusted and holed could someone please tell me if i would be able to do this job at home, your help would be most welcome .
Many Thanks
Phill
Wishbone replacement MGF2001
Moderators: colintf, Pete & Lin
- Mykel
- Regional Rep
- Posts: 2759
- Joined: Thu Dec 30, 2010 8:13 pm
- MGF Register Region: Europe
- Model of Car: MG TF Monogram
- Location: Schwalmtal, NRW, Germany
Re: Wishbone replacement MGF2001
Hi Phill,
yes this can be done at home, provided you have a decent set of tools, axle stands and some knowledge with spannering. Not an easy first job on an MGF though. The front subframe has to be lowered and for this the steering column must be disconnected from the rack. Subframe bolts frequently snap when you try to remove them which means they have to be drilled out carefully and the thread re-cut.
Once you get to it, the wishbone itself is easy to replace, two large bolts each and the clamp bolt that secures the lower ball joint to the hub.
Mykel
yes this can be done at home, provided you have a decent set of tools, axle stands and some knowledge with spannering. Not an easy first job on an MGF though. The front subframe has to be lowered and for this the steering column must be disconnected from the rack. Subframe bolts frequently snap when you try to remove them which means they have to be drilled out carefully and the thread re-cut.
Once you get to it, the wishbone itself is easy to replace, two large bolts each and the clamp bolt that secures the lower ball joint to the hub.
Mykel
MGTF:
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
MGF Register regional rep for Germany -- germany@mgfregister.org
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
MGF Register regional rep for Germany -- germany@mgfregister.org