MG TF Series User Manual

L THE HYDRAULIC DAMPEBS-------------
Seetion L.2
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
REAR HYDRAULIC DAMPERS
Jack up the rear of the car and remove the road
wheel.
Remove the nut and spring washers securing the
damper arm to the bracket on the rear axle.
Remove the two nuts and spring washers from the
two bolts securing the damper to the chassis side-
member.
Slide back the two bolts and withdraw the damper.
Replacement is carried out in the reverse manner
to that detailed for removal, but before fitting the
link to the bracket on the axle, It is advisable to work
the lever arm a few times, up and down, through its
full
stroke.
As these dampers are used through nearly the
complete available angle of movement, it is advisable
when replacement dampers are fitted to check the
angle of the lever travel. If the levers have been
removed from their splines and replaced In the in-
correct position, a foul may occur within the damper
mechanism when the car is driven.
Note.-When handling hydraulic dampers that have
been
removed from the chassis for any purpose, it is
Important to keep the assemblies upright as [or as pos-
sible, otherwise air may enter the operating chamber,
resulting in free movement.
Section L.3
REMOVAL OF THE FRONT DAMPERS
Jack up the car under the lower wishbone pan till
the wheel is clear of the ground on whichever side
it is wished to remove the damper.
L.2
Remove the wheel and detach the top pivot bolt for
the swivel pin. Swing out the hub unit clear of the
upper wishbone and support it on a suitable stand to
prevent straining the brake hose. Then unscrew the
fa ur set screws holding the dam per to the chassis(rame.
Section L.4
TESTING THE DAMPERS
If the hydraulic dampers do not appear to function
satisfactorily, the resistance may roughly be checked
by bouncing each corner of the car up and down. A
uniform
movement indicates that no attentlon is
required.
but if the resistance Is erratic or free
movement of the car is felt, the damper should be
removed for checking and topping up.
To
remove the rear hydraulic dampers from the
chassis see Section L.2.
Indication
of their resistance can be obtained by
carrying out the following check.
Fig. L3.
The dampers should be tested for correct action by bolt-
ing
them to a plate held in a vice and moving the arm
through its fu II range.
Bolt the damper to a plate held in a vice. This will
avoid
distortion of the cylinder body. The damper
must be held in an upright position.
Move
the lever arm u-p and down through its
complete stroke. A moderate resistance throughout
the full stroke should be felt. If the resistance is
erratic, and free movement In the lever arm is noted,
It may indicate lack of fluid.
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Brand	MG
Model	TF Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English