Thursday, December 6, 2018

Drivetrain - Front Axle CV Boot Replacement Information


Drivetrain - Front Axle CV Boot Replacement Information



SI M 31 01 08



Front Axle



February 2008



Technical Service



SUBJECT



Front Axle Shaft CV Boot Replacement



MODEL



Cooper (R50)



Cooper S (R53)



Cooper Convertible (R52)



Cooper S Convertible (R52)



Cooper and Cooper S (R56)



Cooper and Cooper S Clubman (R55)



INFORMATION



Although the design of the front axle shafts is similar for all MINI models, there are model-specific repair instructions for the replacement of the CV



boots. The appropriate repair procedures must be followed as listed below:



^ For R55 and R56 models, refer to Repair Instruction 31 60 535 "Replacing both gaiters on left and right of output shaft (output shaft



removed)".



^ Do not disassemble the wheel side constant-velocity joint.



^ For R50, R52 and R53 models, refer to Repair Instruction 31 60 535 "Replacing both gaiters on left and right of output shaft".



^ Do not disassemble the inner constant-velocity joint.



WARRANTY INFORMATION



For information only.



Important:



Failure to follow the appropriate repair instructions can result in component damage.



Components damaged due to inappropriate repairs are not covered under warranty.

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