Replacing struts used to require specialized tools to compress, remove, and transfer the old spring and mount. Our Pre-assembled, complete strut & spring assemblies come with all new parts and make the job much quicker and easier for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
Strut & spring assembly contains:
Upper Strut Mount
Strut Bearing
Coil Spring
Boot & Bumper Kit
Gas-charged Strut
Install Tip: To keep your vehicle operating safely and as designed:
Replace your shocks & struts in pairs. This will avoid mixing parts (old and new or brands). Mixing parts can cause variations in movement between the vehicle’s body and wheel, resulting in handling irregularities.
Have an alignment performed after replacing your shocks and struts. This will ensure proper tracking and protect your vehicle’s tires from premature wear.
Attention California Customers:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium (Hexavalent Compounds), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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How to Replace Rear Shocks 2007-14 Mini Cooper
How to Replace Rear Shocks 2007-14 Mini Cooper
Created on: 2019-04-03
Tools used
13mm Socket
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Torque Wrench
Rust Penetrant
17mm Socket
Jack Stands
18mm Socket
Ratchet
Floor Jack
Trim Tool Set
1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
1. Removing the Wheel
Pry off the center cap with a flat blade screwdriver
Loosen the 17mm lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Rear Strut
Loosen the top bolts evenly with a 13mm socket and ratchet
Remove the top bolts
Remove the ABS sensor wire and brake hose from the strut bracket
Loosen the lower strut bolt with an 18mm socket and 1/2 inch breaker bar
Remove the lower strut bolt with an 18mm socket and ratchet
Remove the strut
Remove the protective rubber from the strut with a trim tool
3. Installing the Rear Strut
Press the protective rubber to the strut
Insert the strut into place
Start the lower bolt by hand
Start the upper bolts up by hand
Tighten the lower strut bolt with an 18mm socket and ratchet
Torque the lower strut bolt to 121 foot-pounds
Tighten the two upper strut bolts with a 13mm socket and ratchet
Torque the upper strut bolts to 41 foot-pounds
4. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the 17mm lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 90 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the center cap
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rear shock replacement
Geoffrey
July 2, 2021
The shock was exactly what i expected, and installed without problem. More importantly, 1A Auto also had the instructional video of the shock replacement process. That made me confident that i could do this in my driveway.
Bummerneed Passenger side to install both
Terrell
September 1, 2021
I have been unable to install as I failed to order the passenger side rear shockout of stock for past three weeks
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