37 11 030 Removing and installing the left front or right front spring strut (Dynamic Damping Control) (Cooper 4-door hatchback and Cooper 2-door hatchback, 2020-2023)

NOTE: In case of LCI vehicles from 03/21, a frequency-selective shock absorber is used with the optional equipment "adaptive suspension" (SA223). This is no longer controlled electrically and is a purely mechanical/hydraulic shock absorber!

Installation note:

All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
Retaining elements on chassis and steering parts must be replaced.

Preliminary work needed:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Removal:

If necessary, lever off protective cap (1).

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

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Detach the pulse generator cable from the holder (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

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Release brake hose (1) from holder.

If necessary, release brake wear indicator (2) from holder.

Loosen screws (3).

Set the brake caliper (4) with the brake-caliper support aside and tie it up.

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Slacken nut (1).

Release anti-roll bar link (2) from spring strut.

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Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw (2).

Release wishbone (3) from swivel bearing.

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Slacken nut (1).

Release tie rod (2) from swivel bearing.

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NOTE: Only for vehicles up to 03/21 with Dynamic Damping Control:
Remove protective cap (1).
Disconnect connector (2).

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NOTE: Only for vehicles up to 03/21 with Dynamic Damping Control:
Secure spring strut against falling out.
If required, loosen and lift windshield panel cover (2).
Unscrew the screws (1).

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Remove spring strut (1) from wheel arch.

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Installation:

If installed: Remove and dispose of the gasket (1).

Clean contact surface at shock tower.

NOTE: Seal (1) is no longer installed.
Gasket (1) can also only be omitted on one side (left or right)

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Guide the spring strut (1) into the wheel arch.

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Align spring strut to the bores in the shock tower using the centering pins.

Part: Replace screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque, 31 31 1AZ .

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Attach connector (2).

Attach and secure protective cap (1).

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Join the wishbone (3) to the swivel bearing.

Part: Replace nut (2) and bolt (1).

Insert screw (2) with washer.

Attention!

The washer must lie between the screw head and the swivel bearing.

Note insertion direction of bolt (2). The screw (2) is inserted from behind in the driving direction.

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Screw on the nut (1).

Tighten screw connection.

It is tightened with the screw (2).

Tightening torque, 31 12 1AZ .

Insert the tie rod (2) into the swivel bearing.

Part: Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque, 32 21 1AZ .

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Position anti-roll bar link (2) on spring strut.

Part: Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 31 35 2AZ .

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Position brake caliper (4) with brake-caliper support on swivel bearing.

Part: Replace screws (3).

Tighten down screws (3).

Tightening torque 34 11 2AZ .

Secure brake hose (1) on holder.

If necessary, secure brake wear indicator (2) on holder.

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Connect plug connection (2).

Hook the pulse generator cable into the holder (1).

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Observe the installation position of compression spring (2)

Keep collar screw and spur toothing of wheel hub/output shaft clean and free of grease

Attention!

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

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Part: Replace collar screw and compression spring.

Tighten collar screw (1) and compression spring hand force.

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The front gearing of the wheel hub (1) and output shaft (2) must be installed with a positive fit (tooth in tooth position)!

By counter-turning the wheel hub/output shaft, check whether the front gearing is connected tooth in tooth.

Once a form-fit has been ensured, tighten to final torque.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

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If necessary, attach protective cap (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Install FRONT WHEEL .