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.