31 .. .. Layout of Spring Strut Shock Absorber

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 .. .. Layout of Spring Strut Shock Absorber
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Fig 1: Identifying Layout Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber Components
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  1. SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER 
  2. LOWER SPRING PAD 
  3. COIL SPRING 
  4. AUXILIARY DAMPER 
  5. Wheel arch
  6. UPPER SPRING PLATE 
  7. Centering pin
  8. Grease cap
  9. Nut
  10. UPPER SPRING PAD 
  11. THRUST BEARING 
  12. DUST SLEEVE 
  13. Thrust washer/shim
  14. RUBBER GAITER 
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