R56 MINI Cooper S Rear Shock Replacement DIY (2006-2013 MINI Cooper, S, John Cooper Works)

►As you zip through the backroads in your MINI, your suspension should keep the car planted and balanced. However, that won't be the case if you need a rear shock replacement. Worn shocks have lost their ability to control the suspension compression and rebound, leading to a soft and numb feeling while driving. If worn enough, you'll also feel the car bounce over bumps.
Replacing your MINI's rear shocks is a relatively straightforward task. It only takes a few hand tools, patience, and this video's help to complete the job quickly and correctly.
In this video, FCP Euro's Professional DIY'er, Mike Hidalgo, tackles a rear shock replacement on an R56 MINI Cooper S.
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Tools Needed
02:25 - Job Start/Wheel Removal
03:28 - Rear Shock Removal
06:33 - Rear Shock Disassembly/ Reassembly
13:39 - Rear Shock Install
15:43 - Wrap-Up
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2007 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2007 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2007 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2007 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2008 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2008 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2009 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2009 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2009 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Position: Rear Right
2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Position: Rear Left
2010 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2010 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2010 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2010 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Position: Rear Right
2010 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Position: Rear Left
2011 Mini Cooper S 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2011 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Right
2011 Mini Cooper Base 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Body: Hatchback, Position: Rear Left
2011 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Position: Rear Right
2011 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works 1.6L L4 Shock Absorber
Position: Rear Left
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[@premiereteamlacrosse1633]

I’ve watched 5 other DIY videos. This was by far the best one. Laying out the disassembled parts in the order they came apart was a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@juli12345istRecorsi]

Did my struts today and this video really helped. A few tips from my side:
- make sure your spring compressor is set up in a way that lets you reinstall the parts on the new struts. Mine was in the way and i had to reposition it.
- when reinstalling the strut it was sitting way lower than the rest of the suspension. I removed the sway bar link on one side to lower the suspension.
- the lower bolt should be torqued at ride height. I started the bolt, then put a jack under it and raised it to ride height (even better if you measure that height before jacking up the car). This is also the time to reinstall that sway bar link
All in all a pretty easy job if you take your time

[@stevendupper1573]

Greta in-depth video. Thank for this! I was confused because at first I thought I had to remove the mount bolts from inside the car like some vehicles are. One of the easiest set of struts I’ve done.

[@OMF911]

Thank you Mike ! There is a small mistake. The tightening of the wheel bolts according to MINI's specification is 140NM and not 122NM. Amazing video!

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks for the info!

[@michaelvanna8982]

Thanks cool Mike❤

[@chilewithlime]

Can y’all please do a F56 mini coilovers install in the near future! 🙏🏼

[@papadajnia268]

Big bolt is realy 160 torque nm ???? Thats a lot for aluminium??

[@michaelvanna8982]

If it will be a lowering spring will the torque specs like the retaining nut on the strut/spring be the same? Tnx

[@GraysonVsLife]

Are you not supposed to torque the lower strut bolt to spec when its under load?

[@kevinnjau3582]

You are correct

[@cooldude5611]

I see Hidalgo, i watch

[@TheVeyron81]

Dude said ‘Go Ahead’ 143 times