Cooper Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L (N12) (2009)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Replacing Front Axle Carrier
31 11 001 - Replacing front axle carrier
Note:
Replace self-tapping screws for mounting following components on front axle/engine carriers.
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Steering gear
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Bracket, control arm/retaining bar, stabilizer
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Bumper bracket
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Bracket, ride-height sensor
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Front axle carrier (if replacing engine carriers)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Lower front axle support
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Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing See: Steering/Tie Rod/Service and Repair/Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod
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Remove both control arms from swivel bearing and front axle carrier See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and Installing
Left or Right Control Arm
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Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and Installing/Replacing Push Rod
(Stabilizer Link) for Left/Right Stabilizer
Installation:
Use previous front axle carrier as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
Modify stabilizer See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer.
If necessary, modify ride-height sensor See: Sensors and Switches - Suspension/Ride Height Sensor/Service and Repair/Replacing Front Ride-Height
Sensor.
Modify both control arms See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and Installing Left or Right Control Arm.
Modify steering gear See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removing and Installing/Replacing Electric Steering Gear (EPS).
Modify both bumper brackets See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Bracket/Service and Repair.