Cooper S (R53) L4-1.6L SC (W11) (2004)
Trailing Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Replacing One Rubber Mount On Front Trailing Arm
Replacing One Rubber Mount On Front Trailing Arm
Without Chassis Alignment Check
Caution: After installation, carry out wheel alignment check.
Remove road wheel.
Remove caliper bolts, hook up to body to relieve tension on brake hose.
Brake calliper to trailing arm
M10 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 Nm
Remove ABS sensor from trailing arm.
ABS sensor to trailing arm
Allen headed bolt ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Nm
Release nut holding stabilizer link to trailing arm if fitted.
Rear anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar
M10 x 1.5 nut .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Nm
Note: Use once only.
Support trailing arm.
Remove upper and lower lateral links from trailing arm (1).
Lateral link to trailing arm
M12 x 1.5 64 bolt ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 100 Nm
Release bolt holding shock absorber to trailing arm.
Rear arm damper to trailing arm
M14 x 1.5 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 140 Nm