Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mini
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine05 Emission control06 Engine management system - MEMS07 Fuel delivery system08 Cooling system09 Manifold & exhaust systems10 Clutch11 Manual gearbox12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Suspension15 Brakes16 Restraint systems17 Body18 Heating & ventilation19 Wipers & washers20 Electrical21 Instruments
Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)04 · Engine
04 · Engine

Engine and gearbox (page 8 of 9)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
EngineEngine and gearbox · page 8 of 9
Diagram
  1. Loosen union and disconnect speedometer cable from gearbox.
  2. Using assistance, raise engine and manoeuvre from vehicle.

Refit

  1. Using assistance, raise engine and manoeuvre into position in vehicle.
  2. Connect speedometer cable to gearbox and tighten union.
  3. Align engine RH mounting to subframe. Fit bolts, washers and nuts securing engine mounting to subframe.
  4. Align engine LH mounting to subframe. Fit bolts, washers and nuts securing engine mounting to subframe.
  5. Disconnect hoist from engine lifting brackets and remove lifting brackets.
  6. Tighten nuts and bolts securing engine mountings to subframe to 22 Nm.
  7. Thoroughly clean splines of drive shaft.
  8. Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
  9. Engage drive shaft in differential and push fully home.

CAUTION: Pull drive shaft to ensure circlip is fully engaged and retains shaft.

  1. Clean front hub upper ball joint and suspension arm.
  2. Locate suspension arm on front hub upper ball joint.
  3. Fit nut and washer securing suspension arm to ball joint and tighten nut to 52 Nm.
  4. Clean front brake disc.
  5. Fit brake caliper to front hub.
  6. Fit 2 bolts and washer securing brake caliper to front hub and tighten to 52 Nm.
  7. Connect steering rack track rod end to front hub, fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
  8. Position jack beneath lower suspension arm and raise front suspension.
  9. Remove wedge between suspension arm and subframe.
  10. Position rebound rubber and secure with screw.
  11. Remove jack from beneath suspension arm.
  12. Repeat procedure to connect suspension arm to front hub on other side.
  13. Fit both front road wheels.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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