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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)04 · Engine
04 · Engine

Engine and gearbox (page 7 of 9)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
EngineEngine and gearbox · page 7 of 9
Diagram
  1. Remove nut and washer securing front hub upper ball joint to suspension arm.
  2. Break taper joint using tool 18G 1584.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the rubber boot on ball joint.

  1. Support front hub on stand.
  2. Repeat procedure to release suspension arm from front hub on other side.
  3. Withdraw drive shafts from differential housing.
  4. Fit suitable lifting brackets to engine.
  5. Connect hoist to engine lifting brackets and raise hoist to take weight of engine without exerting load on engine mounting bolts.
Connect hoist to engine lifting brackets and raise hoist to take weight of engine without
  1. Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing engine LH mounting to subframe, collect washers.
Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing engine LH mounting to subframe, collect washers.
  1. Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing engine RH mounting to subframe, collect washers.
  2. Raise engine to gain access to speedometer cable union.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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