3131 Spring Strut

2019 Mini Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic TransSECTION 3131 Spring Strut
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION (SPRING STRUT)

Β  Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
1AZ Spring strut support bearing to body F54/F55/F56/F57/F60 M8 Replace screws. Β 
Joining torque 30 Nm
Angle of rotation 90Β°
2AZ Spring strut support bearing to spring strut shock absorber F54/F55/F56/F57/F60 M12 Basic version shock absorber!
Replace nut.
56 Nm
F54/F55/F56/F57/F60 M14 Electronic Damper
Control shock absorber!
Replace nut.
45 Nm
3AZ Spring strut shock absorber to swivel bearing F54/F55/F56/F57/F60 M10 Replace screw and nut. Β 
Joining torque 44 Nm
Angle of rotation 90Β°
4AZ Strut brace to spring strut support bearing F54/F60 M10 Replace screw. Β 
Joining torque 56 Nm
Angle of rotation 90Β°
RENDER: 1.0x

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