2023 Mini Cooper Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

3100 General Front Axle Technical Data

31 00 FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT F57 LIFE CYCLE IMPULSE FROM 03/2021 - TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Ride height in normal position:  
Attach tape measure to bottom middle of rim flange and measure to lower edge of wheel arch  
Tolerance ride height  
Difference ride height between left/right  
Standard suspension/sports suspension settings without lowering (without JCW wheel arch trim) mm
15" wheel rim 564
16" wheel rim 577
17" wheel rim 592
18" wheel rim 605
Standard suspension/sports suspension settings without lowering (with JCW wheel arch trim)  
15" wheel rim 564
16" wheel rim 577
17" wheel rim 592
18" wheel rim 605
Standard suspension Korean national-market version (without JCW wheel arch trim)  
15" wheel rim 568
16" wheel rim 580
17" wheel rim 595
18" wheel rim 608
Standard suspension Korean national-market version (with JCW wheel arch trim)  
15" wheel rim 568
16" wheel rim 580
17" wheel rim 595
18" wheel rim 608
31 00 GENERAL - TRACK WIDTH / WHEELBASE F57 - TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Track width for normal position and rim offset (ET)    
  • Rim offset 45
mm 1503
  • Rim offset 46
mm 1501
  • Rim offset 54
Wheelbase
mm
mm
1485
2495
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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.
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