Cooper Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L (N12) (2009)
Detach gaiter (1) of transmission-side joint and clean output shaft carefully.
Manual transmissions only:
Press vibration damper (1), if fitted, off output shaft (2) with press.
Vibration damper must not be reused.
Replace vibration damper -> Refer to subsequent procedure.
Removing outer joint gaiter:
Important!
The wheel-side constant-velocity joint is pressed on and secured with a snap ring. Do not press off or disassemble.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in the constant-velocity joint being damaged.
Mark axial position (1) of gaiter (2) to wheel-side joint (4).
Release clamping bands (3).
Detach gaiter (2) of wheel-side joint.
Wipe accessible areas of hinge (4) with a clean and fluff-free cloth.