Part 1 of 2 - Dropping Subframe on a Mini Cooper 🚗 replace Control Arm Bush, Inner Ball Joints.
Having just bought this Mini Cooper and being the first Mini I have ever owned I was pretty excited to get driving. The previous owner had mentioned an ABS light that sometimes came on and that
⬇️💥⬇️ Links Below & Donations ⬇️💥⬇️ this would be an MOT fail hence her reason for selling. So with my fingers crossed I put the Mini in for it's MOT. It didn't fail on the ABS light but did on a single Control Arm Bush. How hard can that be? should be a quick job..........it wasn't !!!!! The subframe has to come off the car to do it. So while that's off I best change the Inner Ball Joints, the Anti Roll Bar Bushes, Drop links and the other Control Arm Bush. On the plus side it's a crash course in getting to know your car.
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⬇️Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Control Arm Bush
01:25 Opening Bonnet
02:02 Jacking Mini Up
03:38 Remove Mini Control Arm
07:22 R50 Subframe Dropping
08:31 Undo Subframe Bolts
09:22 Remove Mini Undertray
09:57 Remove Droplink Bar
11:38 Remove Trackrod End
12:10 Coolant & Power Steering Bottle
13:25 Steering Joint Bolt
14:06 Front Outer Bumper
14:28 Bumper Support Member
14:47 Lowering Mini Subframe
20:01 Empty PS Fluid
21:03 Photographs From Under Mini
22:24 Looking at the New Parts
23:43 R50 Subframe Photographs
24:43 Removing Old Parts
32:49 Credits
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This video only contains tips and my personal methods that could be helpful when carrying out home car repairs or replacing parts. Coats & Gaiters is not liable for any harm, injury or property damage incurred while carrying out such repairs or replacements, that are a result of incorrect use or misinterpretation of the provided information. This video is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result. The user is personally liable for incorrect use of repair equipment, tools or car parts, in particular, when this use poses the risk of injury. Coats & Gaiters strongly advises taking personal care and adhering to all safety rules when doing any repair or replacement. The use on inferior or low quality vehicle parts does not guarantee the proper level of road safety.