How to change a front shock strut on MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change a front shock strut on MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53) 1.6 Hatchback 2004 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Shock strut on MINI MINI Hatchback (R50, R53) (06.2001–09.2006) / MINI MINI Convertible (R52) (07.2004–11.2007) cars should be replaced, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.

🔝 Top brands that produce shock strut: STARK; TRW; Magnum Technology; KYB; MONROE.

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🛠️ The tools you need to replace front shock strut:
wire brush
WD-40 spray
copper grease
combination spanner No. 16
combination spanner No. 18
drive socket No. 13
drive socket No. 16
drive socket No. 18
HEX bit No.H6
HEX bit No.H7
XZN socket bit No. 14
shock absorber socket
wheel impact socket No.17
ratchet wrench
torque wrench
flat chisel
hammer
tap wrench
crow bar
hydraulic transmission jack
hydraulic strut spring compressor
wheel chock

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