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MG MGF Technical - Balljoints

I have a slight knock at the front wheels which I think is from the balljoints.
What size of spanner do you need to remove the top balljoint from the hub? Also, are there any handy hints before I start.

Thanks
Alastair
Alastair McLeod

You will need a 19mm spanner to remove the nut (top nut)that holds the ball joint to the suspension swing arm.
Then you will need a 42mm spanner to remove the ball joint from the hub assembly.
You might also want to buy your self a ball joint extractor, to remove the taped shaft off the swing arm assembly.
New ball joint from MG Rover £19.00

Best of Luck
Troystone

Is the top ball joint the same on the front and rear.

I have a ball joint splitter but not a large enough spanner, I will buy one first.

Thanks
Alastair McLeod

http://www.hispecmotorsport.co.uk/mgf.htm

Discussion with a user was two years ago IMO.
Dieter K.

OOOPps. I'm sorry. Missed the thread.
Dieter K.

I am 99% sure it is the same.
Troystone

Would need to check to confirm, but yes, I think that all four ball joints have the same part number.
Rob Bell

Increased to 100% by looking up :)

RBG000020 F/R all the same

Dieter K.

This thread was discussed between 14/06/2004 and 16/06/2004

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