Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper, MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper S … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link / front drop link on MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53)

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Hatchback (R50, R53) and other MINI models

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Rod / Strut, stabiliser

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

      MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) One
    
      MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper
    
      MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) Cooper S

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mini R50, R53. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        HEX bit No.H6
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Mini R50, R53 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mini R50, R53. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mini R50, R53
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
Step 7

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a combination spanner #16.Use HEX No.H6.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #16.Use HEX No.H6.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 56 nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 56 nm torque.
Step 14

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 15

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Mini R50, R53
Step 16

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 17

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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