Replace MINI Cooper S Clutch 2007 2013~ R56 R55 R58 R59

Links for tools & parts below! Similar process for any 2007-2013 Mini Cooper or Mini Cooper S R56, for Coupe/Roadster R58/R59 or first generation Countryman / Paceman R60/R61.

**be sure to verify fitment for your specific vehicle for vehicle parts suggested below**

*** Parts ***
Crankshaft seal / rear main seal
https://amzn.to/3wloVT0

Clutch kit for N14 engine (228mm disk size):
https://amzn.to/3dxFEtU
or
https://ebay.to/3wvojKz

Dual mass flywheel for N14 engine (228mm disk size):
https://amzn.to/3urt8mz
or
https://ebay.to/2PqDDrr

Clutch kit for N12/N16 (base Cooper non-turbo):
https://amzn.to/3ml5i9h
Flywheel for N12/N16 (base Cooper non-turbo) (Flywheel replacement optional on this engine):
https://amzn.to/3unSOjK


Clutch kit for N18 turbo engine/ Countryman/Paceman (235mm disk size)
https://ebay.to/2R60pFs
or
https://amzn.to/2PsjykA

Dual mass flywheel for N18 turbo engine/Countryman/Paceman (235mm disk size)
https://ebay.to/3dBdiyK
or
https://amzn.to/3cQOAvm

Redline MTL Transmission Fluid (2 liters/quarts)
https://amzn.to/3miHiTW

Long funnel with tube
https://amzn.to/31Q2HKI

*****Tools ****
Milwaukee Fuel 3/8 mini impact gun
https://amzn.to/3unFDiR

Milwaukee Fuel 3/8 mini ratchet
https://amzn.to/2R2S4Ch

Ridgid 1/2 impact gun
https://amzn.to/2OojsK8
(But I’d suggest getting Milwaukee M18 instead)
https://amzn.to/2Ps8fsE

External star (Reverse Torx) socket set
https://amzn.to/3fIPT0T

Torx socket set
https://amzn.to/3mklUxD

Socket extension set 1/4, 3/8, 1/2
https://amzn.to/3wrav3H

Exhaust hanger pliers:
https://amzn.to/3mkXFPR

Snap ring pliers:
https://amzn.to/3wlmujk

Transmission jack
https://amzn.to/3rUWZBT

Hydraulic lift table (mine is no longer available, choose from similar options)
https://amzn.to/3fGFJ0V

Pole jack (mine is no longer available, choose from similar options)
https://amzn.to/31OS9eW

MaxJax low-rise residential shop lift:
https://www.maxjax.com/maxjax/

Video recorded with Gopro Hero 8 Black
https://amzn.to/3upxP0e


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How to replace transmission clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, rear seal / crankshaft seal for R56 R55 R58 R59 R60 R61 Mini Cooper, Cooper S, Turbo, John Cooper Works, JCW GP.

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