Tightening Torque

Mini Cooper
R53

Bell Housing
Gearbox to engine retaining bolts
M12 85 Nm
2AZ Closure plate retaining bolts
M6 9 Nm


Clutch Disk and Drive Plate
Clutch to flywheel
M9 28 Nm
Note: Fit new bolts.


Clutch Operation (Hydraulic)
Slave cylinder to bracket
M8 24 Nm


Transmission In General
Manifold heat shield 8 Nm
Drain/filler plug 43 Nm


Transmission Mounts
Gearbox mount retaining bolt to upper bracket 66 Nm
Mount bracket to gearbox 66 Nm


Front Axle Carrier
Front subframe centre to body
M12 x 1,75 x 18 100 Nm
Note: Self forming.
Front subframe rear to body
M12 x 1.75 x 61.7 100 Nm
Note: Self forming.
Crush member to subframe assembly
M12 x 1.75 x 85 100 Nm
Note: Self forming.
Compliance bush housing to subframe
M14 x 1.5 x 80 165 Nm
Modular front end (MFE) to front axle carrier extension legs
M8 x 30 22 Nm
M6 x 16 5 Nm
Compliance bush housing to body
M10 Screw 59 Nm + 90° ± 15°
Stone deflector to subframe
M6 7 Nm


Wheel Bearings and Steering Knuckle
Front strut to knuckle
M12 x 1.5 x 60 81 Nm
Wheel hub to knuckle carrier
M10 56 Nm


Stabilizer Bar
Front anti-roll bar link to anti-roll bar
M10 x 1.5 56 Nm
Note: use only once.
Front anti-roll bar to lower spring pan
M10 x 1.5 56 Nm
Note: Use only once.


Output Shaft
Driveshaft bearings to engine sump
M8 x 1.25 25 Nm