Creaking noise from the lower engine area
MINI technical service bulletin M220317 for 2014-2020 MINI Cooper, 2014-2017, 2019-2020 MINI Cooper S and 2017 MINI Clubman and others.
- Bulletin number
- M220317
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Summary
- CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing in the lower engine stabilizer link is working its way out of its aluminum housing thereby rubbing against the engine oil pan. The bushing in the lower engine stabilizer link (1) is working its way out of its aluminum housing. The aluminum housing starts to rub against the engine oil pan (2).
Vehicles covered
- MINI Cooper 2014-2020 2014201520162017201820192020
- MINI Cooper S 2014-2017, 2019-2020 201420152016201720192020
- MINI Clubman 2017 2017
- MINI JCW Convertible 2018 2018
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