2002-2006 Mini Cooper Main Bearings Torque Specs

1.6L I4

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Mini Cooper

Labor Time:18 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	15	11	—
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts	75	55	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Mounting Bolts	26	19	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	45	33	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Sensor Bolts	10	8	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for main bearings on a 2002-2006 Mini Cooper is 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for main bearings on the 2002-2006 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.