Hotchkis 22800R Mini Cooper Sport Rear Sway Bar User Manual
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Raise the vehicle using a four-wheel lift, ramps or jack stands. Only use a
level surface and only use the manufacturer’s named jack points.
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Once raised, you should be able to see the stock bar tucked up within the
sub-frame. Take a moment and observe the way in which this bar is
mounted.
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Remove the two rear wheels. The bar ends are now exposed.
Disconnect the end links from the bar using the 16mm wrench and 5mm allen.
4/
Next, remove the two-spring/shock assemblies (only one side is required
but both removed makes the job easier) using a 13mm socket with extension for
the two upper bolts and a 21mm socket for the lower bolt as shown.
5/
Before removing the sub-frame hardware, remove the four anti roll bar
bushing bracket bolts using a 13mm wrench or socket.
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Now, remove the sub-frame hardware. Using a 16mm socket, remove the
2 bolts (1 per side) located just forward and up of the brake line and sensor -