MINI R56 Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement DIY (2007-2016 R56/R57 MINI Cooper, R60 Countryman)

Опубликовано: 15 Май 2026
на канале: FCP Euro

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►The crankshaft must stick out of the front of an engine so that there's a spot for the hub to mount. A specialized seal allows that without letting oil pass, but it can go bad. A leaky front crankshaft seal on the N14 engine isn't uncommon, so if you see oil around the front of the engine, there's a good chance it's this seal.

Replacing your front crankshaft seal requires a couple of funky sockets, but nothing else is too challenging. Space can sometimes be tight, working in the passenger's wheel well, but access is good. Set aside a couple of hours, and you should have it replaced with relative ease.

In this video, Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro's Professional DIYer, replaces the front crankshaft seal on an R56 MINI Cooper.

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00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Tools Needed
03:24 - Overview/Getting Access
05:25 - MINI R56 Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement
11:20 - Pressing in the New Seal
16:24 - Wrap-up

This video applies to the following vehicles:
Mini Cooper
2007 Mini Cooper
2008 Mini Cooper
2009 Mini Cooper
2010 Mini Cooper
2011 Mini Cooper
2012 Mini Cooper
2013 Mini Cooper
2014 Mini Cooper
2015 Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper Countryman
2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman
2014 Mini Cooper Countryman
2015 Mini Cooper Countryman
2016 Mini Cooper Countryman

Mini Cooper Paceman
2013 Mini Cooper Paceman
2014 Mini Cooper Paceman
2015 Mini Cooper Paceman
2016 Mini Cooper Paceman

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