MINI Cooper R50 - R53 Tie Rod Replacement

It is very important to keep the front suspension of the MINI Cooper and Cooper S tight and firm.
The system's moving parts have a tendency to wear out and become loose and the mileage on the car increases. If the steering wheel on your MINI can be turned a few degrees in each direction without impacting the wheels' direction can indicate that one or more suspension components have worn beyond their useful life.

The most common wear item in the steering system is the tie rod end. This is a spherical joint that is located on the end of each tie rod and control the position of each front wheel when the car is steered. There is also a large ball joint at the other end of the rod where it connects to the steering rack. Over time, the clearances inside these joints increase due to wear, eventually making precise steering control impossible. Additionally, the car may have a slight wobble under speed and braking and cause vibrations. Many times, a new set of tie rods can make a car's handling feel like new. Of course, Pelican Parts can provide you with the correct tie rods for your car.

Replacing the tie rods isn't particularly difficult; however there is a sight trick to the process to make it a bit easier. Start by jacking up the front of the car and removing the front wheels. See our article on jacking up you MINI for more information.

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