Transmission; Steering And Suspension - MG Midget 1979 Driver's Handbook Manual

TRANSMISSION STEERING AND SUSPENSION
Ensure that the car is standing on a level surface when checking the oil levels.
Do not drain the gearbox or the rear axle during the 1,000 Mile Free Service.
Gearbox The gearbox combined oil filler and level plug is located on the right-hand side
Fig. 1 of the gearbox. Clean around the filler plug before removing it.
The oil level should be maintained at the bottom of the filler plug aperture
threads.
Rear axle A combined oil filler and level plug is located on the rear of the axle. The oil
Fig. 2 level should be maintained at the bottom of the plug aperture. After topping-up
the oil level, allow sufficient time for any surplus oil, which may have been added
accidentally, to run out of the aperture before replacing the plug.
Propeller A nipple (1) is provided at the front end of the propeller shaft for lubricating the
shaft sliding yoke. To lubricate, give three or four strokes of a gun filled with a
Fig. 3 recommended grease.
Fig. 1
LUBRICATION
Swivel axle Two lubricating nipples (1) and (2) are provided in each swivel pin. To lubricate,
pins charge the nipples with one of the recommended greases. To ensure full penetra-
Fig. 1 tion of the lubricant, this operation is best carried out with the car partly jacked
up.
Front A lubricating nipple (3) is provided on each of the outer fulcrum pins . To lubri-
suspension cate, charge the nipples with one of the recommended greases.
outer fulcrum
pins
Fig. 1
STEERING Inspect the gaiters or bellows of the steering rack for leakage of lubricant a nd
RACK deterioration. If leakage of lubricant is evident, consult your authorized Austin
MG Dealer.
FRONTWHEEL Incorrect wheel alignment can cause excessive and uneven tyre wear. The front
ALIGNMENT wheels must be set so tha t the distanc e
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Wheel alignment require, the use o f a pecial ga uge a nd this work should be
entrusted to your auth ori zed Au tin M G Dea ler.
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