1st Gen R53 Cooper S Clutch replacement R53

I would question why the engine would be removed to replace a clutch?

 

You don't need to remove the engine to do the clutch. Dropping the subframe would be the easier way to do it, going that way I would change control arm bushings (if not done already), sway bar bushings, and inner ball joints depending on what kind of condition they are in.

 

I don't believe the sub frame needs to be dropped to pull the transmission. If you do the clutch replace ALL the parts, clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out bearing & the flywheel.

 

Sub frame must be pulled to replace clutch

 

Good time to change the gearbox oil.

 

How about the lower engine mount, O ring on the ?

 

Well, the problem is more where do you stop?

Supercharger oil, water pump, thermostat, crank sensor o-ring, axle boots, power steering pump, power steering hoses, ball joints, lower control arm bushings, tie rod ends......

 

You don't remove the engine to do the clutch, but you do drop the subframe so it's a great time to add some powerflex bushings as they are commonly wore out.