Cooper S Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L Turbo (N14) (2009)
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Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Axle
31 21 180 - Replacing bearings (wheel hub) for front wheel
Remove front wheel See: Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel.
Important!
Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Differential Assembly.
Installation Note:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Secure collar nut on flattened area (2) of drive shaft by positive peening.
Remove brake disc See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing
and Installing/Replacing Both Front Brake Discs.
Remove front pulse generator See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and
Repair/Replacing One Front Pulse Generator.
