Mini Cooper (R56) - Easy DIY Front Damper (Strut) Change

A "how to" video on changing the front dampers on a Mini Cooper R56.

Intro: 0:00
Tools Required: 1:15
Removal of Original Damper: 1:45
Deconstruction of Original Damper: 7:20
Building up the New Damper: 10:50
Installing the New Damper: 15:40
Torque Settings: 19:20
Shakedown Drive and Outro: 23:40

Sachs dampers were sourced from Eurocarparts in the UK.

Tools used were a mix of Teng and Sealey.

Sykes Pickavant socket part no is: 01510300

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