Replacing wheel bearing (wheel hub) for front wheel (Cooper Convertible)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove front WHEEL .

Removal: 

If necessary, lever off protective cap (1).

Gasket (1) is no longer installed.

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Release collar screw (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

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• Remove BRAKE DISC .

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove wheel bearing.

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Installation: 

Installation note: 

• Keep contact surface (2) of wheel bearing (1) and swivel bearing clean and free from grease.

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Attention! 

Consider the assignment of wheel bearing - collar screw! It is possible that wheel bearing with thread M12x1.5 or M12x1.25 has been installed.

Replace screws (1).

Parts  : Screws

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 21 1AZ .

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• Install BRAKE DISC .

• Pay attention to installation position of compression spring (2).
• Keep collar screw (1) and spur gearing of wheel bearing/output shaft clean and free of grease

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Attention! 

Following installation note for spur gearing must be observed without fail!

Replace collar screw (1) and compression spring.

Part  : Collar screw, compression spring

Tighten collar screw (1) and compression spring manually.

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• Front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) should be installed form-fit (tooth in tooth position)!

Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.

Tighten the collar screw once positive locking has been ensured.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install front WHEEL .