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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER JCW, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 487 (FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES)SPRING STRUTS31 31 SPRING STRUTS
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
31 31 Spring Struts
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION 31 31 Spring Struts
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SPRING STRUTS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1AZ - 3AZ)
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Spring strut support bearing / adapter for rough road package to wheel arch / adapter for rough road package | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 | Flanged hexagon nut | Replace nuts | 34 N.m. |
| Other | Replace nuts | 24 N.m. | ||
| Other | Replace nuts | 34 N.m. | ||
| E32 / E34 / E36 / E46 / E53 | Replace nuts | 34 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Shock absorber piston rod on thrust bearing | E21 / E23 / E12 / E24 / until 5.82 | 80 N.m. | ||
| E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E52 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 | Replace nut | 64 N.m. | ||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 | Replace nut | 64 N.m. | ||
| (with external hexagon piston rod) | All | M12 | 64 N.m. | |
| (with internal hexagon piston rod) | All | M12 | 44 N.m. | |
| 3AZ Spring strut shock absorber to pivot mount | E34 (AWD) | 80 N.m. | ||
| E53 | Replace screw and nut | 250 N.m. | ||
| E52 / E60, E61 (except AWD) / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 | Replace screw and nut | 81 N.m. | ||
| E60, E61 (AWD) / E67 / E83 | Replace screw and nut | 100 N.m. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.