Mini One (2014 - 2018) - Replace the front strut

Do you need to Replace the front strut on your Mini One (2014 - 2018) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Mini One (2014 - 2018) manual covers the petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-gb/mini/one/201...
What's covered:
Petrol:
Mini One 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini One 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo(March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.5 litre (1499cc) 3-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini One 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl turbo (March 2014 - 2018)
Diesel:
Mini One 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Mini Cooper S 1.5 litre (1496cc) 3-cyl (March 2014 - 2018)
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover 2.0 litre turbo-diesel, or Clubman, Countryman, Convertible, or John Cooper Works (JCW) versions.
Does NOT cover ‘Mk 2’-based models (Paceman, Roadster, Coupe) or facelifted ‘Mk 3’ range introduced March 2018.

[@eluv201]

Great video best one ever made. I’ve searched so many and you’re Johnny on the spot. Plus British accent is cool as all heck brother. From across the pond in Merica 🇺🇸

[@HaynesManuals]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leerogersable]

Outstanding guide...thank you.

[@HaynesManuals]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulgregory8846]

Car jack is blue then changed colour to red underneath the car wow I want one lol

[@eluv201]

How do you know how far in the shock needs to be in the steering knuckle? Mine has got a small nub like yours sticking out off the shock to the back that’s supposed to go either between the steering knuckle or above it. I saw you push it down than install bottom bolt but Not sure how far I should bring the shock body down

[@HaynesManuals]

The small nub on the strut goes into the gap in the steering knuckle. Insert the strut into the knuckle as far as it will go.

[@k12rising]

wHERE ARE THE SPRINGS?

[@maurifico1]

Looked for the manual on your webpage but I have been not able to find it

[@HaynesManuals]

haynes.com/en-gb/mini/one/2014-2018

[@ccheww]

you can only buy the UK version and online only. I tried buying the physical copy and they wont ship to USA address. its a shame because i wanted to use my discount on the bundle

[@tubetube111100]

Hi, Why can't I buy online manual in Japan? I want to buy it.

[@HaynesManuals]

Please contact customer service on Haynes.com

[@user-nk6ss7vs7z]

F54 model?

[@HaynesManuals]

F55 and F56

[@aarongrisham5555]

Why replace the bolts? They're still good lol

[@HaynesManuals]

MINI insist the bolts are not re-used. It would be irresponsible of us not to pass that information on. Most bolts that have a tightening sequence that includes an angle setting, are 'stretch' bolts, and will deform as they are tightened. After that first use, they lose the ability to stretch, and if an attempt is made to tighten them a second time to the recommended setting, there's a good chance they could snap.

[@aarongrisham5555]

@@HaynesManuals ahhhh just never had to do that for struts. Very different

[@HaynesManuals]

Yes, the range of single-use bolts is forever expanding!

[@bmulls1214]

@@HaynesManuals can you give the sizes of the nuts and bolts that need to be replaced?