MG TF Series User Manual

18G371
18G312
18G352
18G279
M.G. Midget. Issue] 11194-10/57
SPECIAL TOOLS Q
18G371. Gearbox and Rear Axle Universal Joint
Extractor
This tool is designed to remove the propeller shaft
drive flanges from the gearbox and rear axle without
damage.
In
use the central flange attachment nut is removed
and the tool bolted to the flange with four suitable
boles.
The central extractor sc rew is then turned
until the flange is w ithdrawn from the gearbox or
rear axle.
18G312. Extractor for Ball Housing (Male)
Tie-rod
This tool is des igned for use in conjunction with the
special spanner 18G311 for dismantling the tie-rod
ball housing w ithout damage.
In use it is clamped securely in
a vice and the two
holes of the ball housing are engaged with the two pins
of the extractor, pushing the ball housing into the
tool as far as it will go. Using the special spanner
laG31!. engage the claws wi th the ball housi ng cap
and
unscrew it from the housing.
18G352. Extractor for Camshaft and Crankshaft
Sprockets
As the timing chain Is of the endless type It Is
essent ial to withdraw both the camshaft and crankshaft
sprockets together with the chain in position.
To do this effectively
the use of two extractors Is
recommended and an even pull should be applied with
each
to prevent one or the other ofthe sprockets from
sticking
or straining the chain by bending.
For
the camshaft sprocket the two extractor arms
should be attached " to the two eueer holes of the
extractor beam, and for the crankshaft to the two
inner holes.
Engage
the slots In the extractor arms"wIth the
outer rims of the sprocket so as to embrace them. and
screw down the extractor screws evenly, a few turns
at 11 time, until sprockets and chain are clear from
the shafts.
18G277. Clutch Plate Aligning Tool
When reusembllng the single -plate clutch It Is
essential to use this tool to ensure " that the clutch
plate is
concentric with the spigot bearing In the fly-
wheel centre, otherwise It Is Impossible to assemble
the gearbox to the engine. This tool will also fit the
Wolseley Four-Fifty and Morris Oxford and Morris
Six models.
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Brand	MG
Model	TF Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English