Cooper Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L (N12) (2009)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Lowering/Raising Front Axle Carrier (Special Tool SWZ 00 2 040)
31 11 506 - Lowering/raising front axle carrier (special tool SWZ00-2040)
Special tools required:
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00 2 030
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00 2 040
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31 4 051
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31 4 090
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove front wheels See: Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
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If necessary, remove underbody protection.
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Remove complete exhaust system.
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Release lower bumper trim.
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Partially remove front left and right wheel arch covers See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair.
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R55, R56: Partially remove underbody panelling on left and right at front.
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If necessary, disconnect plug connection on ride-height sensor and expose line up to engine carrier.
Important!
If the steering spindle is separated from the steering gear, this can result in damage to the steering-column switch cluster when the steering wheel is
turned!
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ See: Steering/Steering Column/Specifications.
Detach lower section of steering spindle (2) from steering gear and swing towards rear.
Installation:
Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.