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Assorted Special Tools (M04 04 02)

Publication date: 2002-04-01
Reference number: M04 04 02

ASSORTED SPECIAL TOOLS

ASSORTED SPECIAL TOOLS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M04 04 02, Date of Issue:  April 2002
MINI: R50/R53
GROUP: Tools and Equipment

SUBJECT

Assorted Special Tools 

MODEL

R50/R53

SITUATION

Distribution of the following tools will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional tools may be purchased through your PDC. All prices on this bulletin are introductory prices and are only valid during the Automatic Tool Shipment. All special tools in the MINI repair manual carry the prefix "88 88 0 XXX XXX" or "90 88 0 XXX XXX". Check the prefix in the parts computer before ordering special tools from the repair manual.

TOOL INFORMATION

Tensioner Lever

PN 90 88 0 118 410

Fig 1: Tensioner Lever
G04171998

Used to release the belt tensioner when removing and installing the generator belt on the W11 engine. Refer to repair manual section 11 28 050.

Fig 2: Removing Generator Belt On W11 Engine
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Damper Puller

PN 90 88 0 118 450

Fig 3: Damper Puller (Special Tools)
G04172000

Used to remove the vibration dampener on the W11 engine. Refer to repair manual section 11 23 010.

Fig 4: Removing Vibration Dampener On W11 Engine
G04172001

Brace

PN 90 88 0 118 460

Fig 5: Vibration Dampener Brace
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Used to hold the vibration dampener when removing the central bolt on the W11 engine. Refer to repair manual section 11 22 500.

Fig 6: Holding Vibration Dampener Then Removing Central Bolt On W11 Engine
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Locking Pin

PN 90 88 0 118 470

Fig 7: Identifying Locking Pin
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Used to lock the chain tensioner to R & R the generator drive belt on the W11 engine. Refer to repair manual section 11 28 050.

Fig 8: Locking Chain Tensioner
G04172005

Compression adapter

PN 90 88 0 118 490

Fig 9: Compression Adapter
G04172006

Used in conjunction with 110 220 to test engine compression on the W10/W11 engines. Refer to repair manual section 11 00 039.

Fig 10: Testing Engine Compression On W10/W11 Engines
G04172007

Radiator Adapter

PN 90 88 0 170 009

Fig 11: Radiator Adapter
G04172008

Used in conjunction with 170 009 to test the radiator for leaks on the W10/W11 engines. Refer to repair manual section 17 00 009.

Fig 12: Testing Radiator For Leaks
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Radiator Adapter Set

PN 90 88 0 170 050

Fig 13: Radiator Adapter Set
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Used in conjunction with 170 002 to test the radiator for leaks on W10/W11 engines. Refer to repair manual section 17 00 009.

Fig 14: Testing Radiator For Leaks On W10/W11 Engines
G04172010

Centering Mandrel

PN 90 88 0 212 210

Fig 15: Centering Mandrel
G04172011

Used to center the clutch for installation on the W11 engine. Refer to repair manual section 23 11 200.

Fig 16: Centering Clutch For Installation
G04172012

Drift Set

PN 90 88 0 234 000

Fig 17: Drift Set
G04172013

Used in conjunction with 005 500 to properly set the input shaft seal in the 6 speed manual gearbox model 285. Refer to repair manual section 23 11 200.

1.234 001 67 mm

2.234 002 53 mm

Fig 18: Installing Input Shaft Seal In Manual Gearbox
G04172014

Shift Cable Remover

PN 90 88 0 234 010

Fig 19: Shift Cable Remover
G04172015

Used to properly remove the gearshift cables from the ball joints during removal of the 6-speed manual gearbox model 285. Refer to repair manual section 23 00 022.

Fig 20: Removing Gearshift Cables From Ball Joints
G04172016

Drift

PN 90 88 0 248 110

Fig 21: Drift
G04172017

Used in conjunction with 005 500 to properly set the input shaft seal in the ECVT transmission. Refer to repair manual section 24 21 200.

Fig 22: Installing Input Shaft Seal In ECVT Transmission
G04172018

Seal Protectors

PN 90 88 0 248 120

Fig 23: Seal Protectors
G04172019

Used to protect the input shaft seals from damage during assembly of the 6-speed manual gearbox model 285. Refer to repair manual section 31 60 003.

Fig 24: Installing Input Shaft Seal Protector
G04172020

Drift

PN 90 88 0 248 130

Fig 25: Drift
G04172021

Used in conjunction with 005 500 to properly set the radial oil seal ring in the ECVT transmission. Refer to repair manual section 24 11 025.

Fig 26: Installing Radial Oil Seal Ring In ECVT Transmission
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Key Wrench

PN 90 88 0 513 240

Fig 27: Key Wrench
G04172023

Used to adjust the door windows on the R50/R53. Refer to repair manual section 51 32 154.

Fig 28: Adjusting Door Window
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