Cooper Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L (N12) (2009)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Removal and Replacement
Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Output Shaft
31 60 003 - Removing and installing/replacing left output shaft
Remove front wheel See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing or Installing Front or Rear
Wheel.
Important!
Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ See: Differential Assembly/Specifications.
Installation Note:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Secure collar nut on flattened area (2) of drive shaft by positive peening.
Important!
Avoid damaging the stabilizer link.
Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Axle/Removing and
Installing/Replacing Push Rod (Stabilizer Link) for Left/Right Stabilizer on left.