Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) (2002)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Replacing Bellows For Steering Gear on Left or Right
Replacing Bellows For Steering Gear on Left or Right
Special Tools Required:
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32 3 090
Remove wheels.
Caution: To avoid damage to rack and suspension mounting move rack in as far as possible.
Remove track rod end nut.
Disconnect track rod using special tool 32 3 090 (1).
Outer ball joint to knuckle
NOTE: Use bolt only once.
M10 x 1.25 x 12 Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Nm
Mark tie rod with a dab of paint (1) to ensure refitment of track rod in correct position.
Release locknut from track rod end and remove track rod and locknut.
Locknut inner ball joint to outer ball joint
M14 x 1.5 Nut ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Nm
Remove clamping bands.
Remove boot.