Mini Cooper Shock Absorber Replacement

Please note that Mini Cooper shock replacement and maintenance depends on the model and year. This replacement guide applies to a Mini Cooper D.

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Mini Cooper Shocks Replacement Tools

• KYB Front Shock Absorber for Mini Cooper D – R&L: Excel-G, Twin Tube (Part No.334698 / 334699)
• KYB Rear Shock Absorber for Mini Cooper D – R&L: Excel-G, Twin Tube (Part No.341683)
• Torque/socket wrench: 13, 16, 18, 21 mm
• Allen key sockets: 5, 6 mm
• 4 lb hammer
• Pin punch
• Crowbar
• Penetrating oil
• Wheel chocks
• Transmission jack lift
• Coil spring compressor

REPLACE MINI COOPER FRONT SHOCKS

1. Raise the vehicle using a transmission jack lift
2. Remove the front wheel of the vehicle
3. Disconnect the wiring and brake hose from the Mini Cooper shock mount
4. Remove the old shock absorber
5. Set up the new shock absorber
6. Mount the new shock absorber in the wheel arch
7. Re-fit the wheel on the car

REPLACE MINI COOPER REAR SHOCKS

1. Raise the vehicle using your transmission jack lift
2. Remove the rear wheel of the vehicle
3. Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut
4. Disconnect the wiring and brake hose from the shock mount
5. Remove the old shock absorber and compress the coil spring
6. Install the new shock absorber coil spring
7. Install the new shock on the wheel arch
8. Re-fit the wheel on the car

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