Rear spring top plate - removal

[Mitchman2]

Before I wreck something... is it advisable to remove the rear spring top plate, or, if the threads are in good shape, leave it alone? Is this riveted to the rear axle?

[Marv]

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That spring plate and stud assembly (item 7) should come off with a sharp rap with a hammer and punch. I suspect that it is held in place from road grime only unless the PO welded it in place for some god-awful reason. The spring plate ass'y is attached to the rear road spring prior to ass'y to the rear axle housing.

[Duncan M]

What Marv said. A good drawing here:
http://mg-parts-spares.co.uk/parts-cata ... sion-axle/

[Steve Simmons]

5 Lb hammer and a chisel!

[Mitchman2]

Good enough. It'll come off then. I was afraid I was going to go to battle with a rivet.