steering

Steering Coupler Torque Specs

for 2012 Mini Cooper S 1.6L I4 Turbo · FWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

—

Rack Bolts

Critical

71 lb-ft · 97 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

Critical

71 lb-ft · 96 Nm

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Steering Rack Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Tie Rod End Castle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin

38 lb-ft · 52 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

38 lb-ft · 52 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

95 lb-ft · 129 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

95 lb-ft · 129 Nm

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2012 MINI COOPER S

12 fasteners