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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).
Replacing the strut assembly on my 2013 Mini cooper hardtop (base model), I can't seem to get the knuckle low enough to accept the new strut I've installed (see photos).
Advice is appreciated. Thoughts and prayers are also accepted.
Wrestling the control arm down while pulling the strut over WORKED! Now to figure out why the knuckle doesn't accept the strut. Attempting to sand down the strut (too much paint perhaps?) and add some lubricant. This repair's a real monster when it's an old machine. Thanks for the help thus far.