Torque Specifications

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Collar Nut 207-229 (280-310)
Control Arm (Ball Joint) On Front Axle Support 59 (80)
Control Arm-To-Engine Carrier 41 (56)
Control Arm-To-Steering Knuckle 48 (65)
Front Axle Carrier-To-Engine Carrier 74 (100)
Reinforcement Plate-To-Front Axle Support
Step 1 44 (59)
Step 2 Additional 90°
Retaining Bar For Stabilizer-To-Front Axle Carrier/Body 16 (22)
Shock Absorber Piston Rod On Thrust Bearing 47 (64)
Spring Strut Support Bearing-To-Wheel Arch 25 (34)
Stabilizer Link-To-Stabilizer 43 (58)
Steering Gear-To-Front Axle Carrier 31 (42)
Steering Knuckle-To-Spring Strut 60 (81)
Universal Joint/Coupling-To-Steering Gear/Steering Spindle 18 (25)
Tie Rod End Nut 48 (65)
Wheel Lug Bolts 81-96 (110-130)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Bracket For Jointed Rod-To-Front Control Arm 71 (8)
Bracket Ride Level Sensor-To-Front Axle Carrier 71 (8)
RENDER: 1.0x

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