How to Replace MINI Cooper CV Axle - Passenger Side - Manual Transmission

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This video shows you how to replace the passenger side CV axle on a 1st gen Mini Cooper with a manual transmission. It will be similar or possibly the same for auto transmissions.
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[@gabrielguardado2155]

Excellent bro! And thx Im gonna buy the one has the bracket

[@dchez602]

Great video, may want to add that you should drain tranny or be ready to catch oil when you pull the axle out. I got a surprise when I pulled my axle...lol!

[@davefox5614]

Good skill level fixing cars with one hand!

[@RicherPickle]

The driver's side I did needed a slide hammer to remove it. The passenger's side doesn't? Is it bc the carrier bearing clamp holds the axle in?

[@portugal19845]

Hey there just wondering just fit new driver shaft left just put everything together when went for driver make lots noise when trun the steering to right side looks like something is loose thanks

[@TimeLapseCarGuyBruno]

great vid.. question.. i have an 04 S manual... i am replacing the right front strut at the moment.. noticed the inner axle knuckle was very loose and came out of place.. it wont realign. so i should just replace the axle...wondering if i still need to remove the lower ball joint nut or do you think i can remove the axle with the strut assembly out.. seems like there would be enough room to wiggle the axle out..

[@riichiarr3987]

Hi, nice video. When you mention shuddering, is that something like rubbing/grinding noise? I have something similar and I can't pinpoint it. Maybe this is the problem that I'm having. The noise started as soon as I accelerate, even when I'm cruising in neutral I can hear it. It get louder when I accelerate.

[@aDIYCarGuy]

+Simon Quest That grinding and getting louder during acceleration might be a bad bearing. I have a bearing replacement video. Also if your tires have very low tread, make sure they aren't feathered on the inside; a grinding sound will come from that as well. The shuddering was more like a vibration as if a tire was oval.

[@riichiarr3987]

+a DIY Car Guy Thank you for your reply. I ordered a new hub bearing and going to see if that will fix my problem. I swapped the two front wheels and the noise still there, so it must be something with the hub bearing like your said. I checked your hub bearing replacement. You made it looked simple enough. Thanks! And Subscribed! :)

[@aDIYCarGuy]

Simon Quest You're welcome and thank you! Are you able to hear which side the noise is coming from?

[@soyyo1288]

Muchas gracias por el vídeo. Super!!!🎉

[@garthliebhaber6914]

Nice job, I like how you kept it real

[@celnav6328]

Keep it real in the field son yo one mini coopers up

[@NataliyaOhorilko]

1:33m - classic Mini Cooper wheel slop, secondary to failed control arm bushings. Nice video.

[@aDIYCarGuy]

Thanks! I replaced that bushing after this video, didn't post a video of it. The other side still needs to be done :|

[@narcisoveloz2102]

Excellent explanation .

[@frankjrouseau8563]

Nice job 👍

[@aDIYCarGuy]

thanks!

[@hokuspokus8947]

Thank you for sharing!

[@malp6280]

hmm interesting.. maybe you'll have an idea I've a RH drive mini s clubman & I've already changed both LH-side wheel bearings as I was getting a grinding sound (doing 1 didn't cure it) then rotating the wheels by hand I found the remaining bearing needed attention etc anyway after replacing them both I'm still getting a whirring sound, again this sounds like its coming from the LH-side still could this be the drive shaft requiring replacement aswell. or could it be the driver-side (RH-side) with the carrier bearing.. are you aware of any symptoms or have any clue to help pin point my issue!?!

[@aDIYCarGuy]

What kind of tires do you have? Run flats with low tread make a lot of noise. It could also be either of the things you said,,,bearing or driveshaft. Check the shaft for ripped boots or play, the shaft between it's two ends can slide side to side but should not wiggle or turn by itself without turning with the rest of the drive line. Check the carrier bearing for play. Since the noise is coming from the left I would check the shaft. Might also check the rear bearings....sounds from the back can sound like they're coming from the front because the car is so damn small.

[@malp6280]

@@aDIYCarGuy Hi no its got normal sport tyres fitted, I've replaced the passenger side (LH UK car) cv axel yesterday. the driver-side was replaced about 5 days ago now.. however when I jacked the car up I noticed fluid dripping from that side seal (there wasn't a leak prior to replacing it) also noticed a gap of about 1cm between the dust cover & the gearbox housing, when I fitted it it slotted straight in no issues all the way to the plastic cover.. however like you mentioned the hardest part of the job was the carrier bearing, I've a R55 08 model & its a lot worse, 2 bolts however 1 of these bolts you've literally no space to work with to find the bolt hole & then to tighten it etc so I think my attention slipped when I struggled to fit the carrier bearing bolts & failed to recheck overall fitment etc I've not had chance yet to check the rear wheel bearings yet (1 is only afew months old now) so yes, as you mentioned the sound could also be a bad bearing aswell etc (so except for this new issue I've not had chance to test if the issue is resolved by the shafts etc

[@MortifiedU]

Thanks man, one handed well done.. I will be doing this shortly, my 2005 cooper S is shuddering like a mofo.. Will do wheel bearings and some other work while I have it up on stands.

[@aDIYCarGuy]

Thanks man, haha I always end up doing these things one handed when I can just set up a tripod....I have a bearing video and some other front end videos too, I hope your job goes as smooth as possible!

[@ifeoluwa4918]

Thank you bro great vid

[@MilesCooper03]

Thanks 👍👍

[@BlastReadingSeries]

Great vid, man.

[@aDIYCarGuy]

thanks very kindly!

[@mtn.srlrascu6675]

Use a piece of aluminium or coper to hammer

[@jimbobooth5822]

Man I wish I had skinnier arms, I could have saved so much money if I could fit in those tuff spots. When I reinstalled my new starter I had to hold it with my head , that's why I didn't make a video of it lol.

[@aDIYCarGuy]

+jimbo booth lol thats funny, ya gotta do what ya gotta do though!

[@jimbobooth5822]

a DIY Car Guy very true!

[@7deezer7]

nice vid...thanks bro

[@aDIYCarGuy]

thanks man!

[@adriancharleson7030]

That is the drivers side not the passenger side good video shame its not the side i wanted to see a video of.

[@aDIYCarGuy]

I am in the US so it's the passenger side. It's the same process for the other but there's no carrier bearing to unbolt, you just undo the hub like I did in this video, then pry the axle out of the transmission with a screwdriver.

[@cx3auto374]

thanks man

[@aDIYCarGuy]

welcome!

[@montyshelby]

Nice work very informative but that freaking annoying music got to go thanks for the info

[@justinreisinger162]

Playing music doesn't help your video other than that it was helpful just annoying

[@brianhume3748]

Idea. Remove the music. I as many mechs appreciate the insight on a task. But if I wanted to hear club music. Id go to a club. Just the task please. Thanks man.

[@mylajames9299]

music is fucking distracting .