Suspension and Steering, Mk1/2
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Drive shaft coupling U bolts (rubber cross inner joints) |
8 to 12 |
1.11 to 1.66 |
| Drive shaft nut (front hub, drum brakes). Continue tightening until next split pin slot aligns. Do not
slacken off until the next slot aligns! |
60 |
8.3 |
| Tie rod to front subframe |
20 to 24 |
2.8 to 3.3 |
| Tie rod to lower front suspension wishbone |
17 to 20 |
2.8 to 3.3 |
| Front suspension upper support arm pivot shaft nut |
45 to 60 |
6.2 to 8.3 |
| Front suspension lower wishbone pivot shaft nut |
30 to 35 |
4.1 to 4.8 |
| Wheel nuts |
40 to 45 |
5.5 to 6.2 |
| Steering column/rack pinion clamp bolt |
8 to 10 |
1.11 to 1.38 |
| Steering arm to swivel hub |
30 to 35 |
4.1 to 4.8 |
| Steering track-rod end to steering arm |
20 to 24 |
2.8 to 3.3 |
| Steering-wheel nut |
32 to 37 |
4.5 to 5.1 |
| Swivel hub ball joint socket |
70 to 80 |
9.6 to 11.1 |
| Swivel hub ball joint to suspension arms |
35 to 40 |
4.8 to 5.5 |
| Track rod end to steering rack locknut |
35 to 40 |
4.8 to 5.5 |
| Steering rack U-bolts to floor |
10 to 12 |
1.4 to 1.7 |
| Steering-column clip bracket to cloumn clip and parcel shelf |
13 to 18 |
1.8 to 2.5 |
| Rear suspension rear hub nut. Continue tightening until next split pin slot aligns. Do not slacken off
until the next slot aligns! |
60 |
8.3 |
| Rear radius arm pivot shaft nut |
45 to 60 |
6.2 to 8.3 |
| Backplate to rear radius arm bolts |
18 to 22 |
2.5 to 3.0 |
Suspension and Steering, Mini Cooper 997/998cc
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Caliper retaining bolts |
35 to 40 |
4.8 to 5.5 |
| Steering Lever ball joint |
25 to 30 |
3.4 to 4.1 |
Suspension and Steering, Mini Cooper S Mk1-3
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Drive Shaft Nut. Continue tightening until next split pin slot aligns. Do not slacken off until
the next slot aligns! |
150 |
20.7 |
Electrical Components
| Fastener |
Torque (lbin) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Alternator (11AC) Brush box fixing screws |
10 |
0.115 |
| Alternator (11AC) Diode heat sink fixings |
25 |
0.288 |
| Alternator (11AC) through-bolts |
45 to 50 |
0.518 to 0.576 |
| Alternator (16ACR) Shaft nut |
25 to 30 |
3.5 to 4.2 |
| Distributor Clamp Bolt (fixed nut type) |
50 |
0.576 |
| Distributor Clab Bolt (fixed bolt type) |
30 |
0.345 |
Engine (848cc, 998cc)
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Camshaft Nut |
60 to 70 |
8.3 to 9.7 |
| Con Rod Big-end Bolts |
35 to 38 |
4.8 to 5.3 |
| Crankshaft Pulley Nut |
70 to 80 |
9.7 to 11.1 |
| Cylinder Head Stud Nuts |
40 |
5.5 |
| Cylinder Side Cover |
3 to 4 |
0.42 to 0.55 |
| Clutch Spring Housing to Pressure Plate set screws |
16 |
2.2 |
| Driving Strap to Flywheel set screw |
16 |
2.2 |
| Flywheel Centre Bolt |
110 to 115 |
15.2 to 15.9 |
| Flywheel Housing bolts and stud nuts |
18 |
2.5 |
| Gudgeon Pin Clamp Screws |
22 to 25 |
3.0 to 3.5 |
| Heater Control to Cylinder Head |
6 to 8 |
0.83 to 1.11 |
| Main Bearing set screws |
60 to 65 |
8.3 to 9.0 |
| Manifold to Cylinder Head |
12 to 16 |
1.7 to 2.2 |
| Oil Filter Bown Centre Bolt |
12 to 16 |
1.7 to 2.2 |
| Oil Pump |
6 to 9 |
0.83 to 1.25 |
| Oil Pipe banjo |
35 to 40 |
4.8 to 5.5 |
| Oil Pressure Release Valve - dome nut |
40 to 45 |
5.5 to 6.2 |
| Rocker Cover |
3 to 4 |
0.41 to 0.55 |
| Rocker Shaft Bracket Nuts |
22 to 25 |
3.0 to 3.5 |
| Spark Plugs |
18 |
2.5 |
| Timing Cover and Front Plate 1/4in UNF bolts |
4 to 6 |
0.55 to 0.83 |
| Timing Cover and Front Plate 5/16in UNF bolts |
10 to 14 |
1.4 to 1.9 |
| Water Pump |
14 to 18 |
1.9 to 2.5 |
| Water Outlet Elbow |
6 to 9 |
0.83 to 1.25 |
| Thermal Transmitter |
16 |
2.2 |
Engine (970cc, 1071cc, 1275cc)
Use this data in conjuction with the data for Engine (850, 998cc)
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Cylinder Head nuts (11 stud head) |
42 |
5.8 |
| Cylinder Head bolt (11 stud head) |
25 |
3.5 |
| Con Rod Big-end nuts (assemble dry only) |
40 |
5.5 |
| Main Bearing set screws (early type) |
67 |
9.3 |
| Main Bearing nuts (later type) |
57 |
7.9 |
Gearbox
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Third Motion Shaft bearing retainer screws |
13 |
1.8 |
| First Motion Shaft nut |
150 |
20.7 |
| Third Motion Shaft nut |
150 |
20.7 |
| Transmission Case to Crankcase |
6 |
0.8 |
| Transmission drain plug |
25 |
3.5 |
| Transmission case studs - 3/8in dia. UNC |
8 |
1.1 |
| Transmission case studs - 5/16in dia. UNC |
6 |
0.8 |
| Transmission case stud nuts 3/8in UNF |
25 |
3.4 |
| Transmission case stud nuts 5/16in UNF |
18 |
2.5 |
| Bottom Cover set screws 1/4in dia. UNC (change-speed tower) |
6 |
0.8 |
Final Drive
| Fastener |
Torque (lbft) |
Torque (kgm) |
| Driven Gear to Differential Cage |
60 |
8.3 |
| Driving Flange to Differential nut (tighten to next split pin hole) |
70 |
9.6 |
| Differential Housing End Cover bolts |
18 |
2.5 |
