31 31 Spring Struts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 MINI Cooper Paceman, 2015 MINI Cooper Paceman, 2014 MINI Cooper Paceman, and 2013 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - SPRING STRUTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Spring strut support bearing to body | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61 | M8 | Replace nuts. | 34 Nm |
| 2AZ Spring strut support bearing to spring strut shock absorber | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59/R60/R61 | M12 | Replace nut. | 64 Nm |
| 3AZ Spring strut shock absorber to swivel bearing | R55/R56/R57/R58/R59 | M12 | Replace screw and nut. Tighten only via screw! |
100 Nm |
| R60/R61 | M12 | Replace screw and nut. Tighten via nut! |
100 Nm |