M7 SPEED 70-530200 User manual

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Installation Guide
Gen 3 Countryman/Clubman Lift Kit
Part # 70-530200 (2.5” Lift)
M7 Speed engineers and manufactures the highest quality and best fitting MINI Cooper accessories and performance parts available
anywhere on Planet Earth! Please inspect your parts when you receive them to verify everything is included and no damage has
happened during shipment. Read these instructions completely BEFORE attempting to install this product. If you are not confident you
can do the work described or do not have the tools or skills necessary please contact a local M7 dealer (listed on our website
www.m7speed.com) or a local MINI repair shop or automotive accessory installation center to perform this work. We acknowledge not
everything is perfect but we work very hard every day to improve our products and make installations easier. If you have any
comments please contact M7 Customer Service directly at 704-663-0094. We encourage and welcome any and all criticism, comments
or product reviews. Thank you.
NOTE:
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS GEN 3 MINI COOPER LIFT KIT REQUIRES ADVANCED MECHANICAL SKILLS AND
TOOLS NOT TYPICALLY FOUND IN A D.I.Y. TOOL KIT. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT AN EXPERIENCED
MECHANIC OR INSTALLATION SHOP PERFORM THE INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT.
NOTE:
THIS GUIDE ONLY OUTLINES THE MAJOR STEPS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. STANDARD
INDUSTRY PRACTICES AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY ARE NOT
DETAILED IN THIS GUIDE. THE INSTALLER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ANY
DAMAGE ENCOUNTERED WHILE INSTALLING THESE PARTS. IN ADDITION THE INSTALLER ASSUMES ALL
RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY THAT ARE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT RESULT
OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND/OR POOR WORKMANSHIP.

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CAUTION:
WHEN WORKING UNDER YOUR CAR ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOB. DON’T BE TEMPTED
TO TAKE SHORT CUTS OR USE INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS. NEVER WORK UNDERNEATH A VEHICLE THAT IS
ONLY SUPPORTED BY A JACK. THIS MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY AND EVEN DEATH.
CAUTION:
SUPPORT YOUR CAR BY USING STABLE AND QUALITY AXLE STANDS THAT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND
PROPERLY RATED FOR YOUR VEHICLE’S WEIGHT. THIS INSTALLATION IS BEST ACCOMPLISHED USING AN
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE LIFT.
KIT INCLUDES:
•2 x Front Riser Blocks + Hardware Kit
•2 x Rear Spring Riser Blocks + Hardware Kit
•2 x Rear Shock extensions + Hardware Kit
•2 x Front Sway Bar Links + Hardware Kit
•2 x Rear Sway Bar Links + Hardware Kit
Rear Suspension
DIS-ASSEMBLY:
1. Remove the plastic shields mounted to the bottom of the rear swing arms [8mm Socket]
2. Unsnap the wheel sensor and brake sensor wires from their retaining clips, located in each wheel well, so they
do not get damaged during the installation. This will give extra slack in the wires.
Figure 1: Rear Spring Riser Block-TOP
THESE TWO HOLES QRE REQUIRED TO FACE
TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN
THE RISER BLOCK IS CLAMPED TO THE
LOWER SWING ARM

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3. Remove the rear sway bar links completely from the rear suspension swing arm and the rear sway bar on both
sides of the vehicle. [E12 Socket, T30 socket, 14mm wrench]. These will not be reused.
4. Remove the rear shock lower bolts from both sides of the vehicle. [E20 Socket]
5. Remove the rear shock upper mount from the body by removing
the three M8 bolts. [E12 Socket]. Do not remove shocks from the
OE upper mount.
6. Remove the upper outer camber link bolt from the swing arm
assy. This provides extra droop travel helping with installing the
spring back into position in the next section.
7. Pull down on the swing arm and remove the rear coil springs.
Keep the rubber isolators for reinstallation.
a. NOTE: Before removing the rear coil springs mark them
for Right & Left, Top & Bottom locations.
RE-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL THE REAR SPRINGS
1. Place the rear spring riser blocks onto the rear swing arm with the
two isolator index holes facing forward. See Figure #1
2. From the bottom, feed the M7 supplied retaining bar through the
2” hole in the bottom of the swing arm. Insert the bolt and lock
washer through the retaining bar and into the riser block. Tighten
to 30 lb-ft [40 Nm]. Verify the two isolator index holes are facing
to the front of the car. See Figure #1 & #2
3. Place the lower spring rubber isolators onto the riser blocks indexing them
with the two locating holes.
4. Place the upper rubber spring isolators onto their location on the vehicle underbody.
5. If necessary use a coil spring compressor tool, compress the coil springs approximately 2” until they can be
reinstalled between the riser block on the swing arm and the body. Verify the spring orientation and the lower
spring pigtail is indexed correctly into the lower spring isolator before releasing tension. Release and remove the
coil spring compressor tools.
6. Reinstall the upper outer camber link bolt on the swing arm assy. Torque to 74 lb-ft [100Nm]
Figure 2: Rear Riser Block Assembly

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INSTALL THE REAR SHOCKS
FOR VDC Equipped Vehicles SEE Supplemental Information at the end
of this document
1. Bolt the M7 Speed upper rear shock extension block to the top of
the OE shock mount. Note the mount only fits flush one way. If
the extension block does not sit flush onto the OE mount, flip it
upside down so that it sits flush with no rocking. Bolt the extension
to the OE mount using the supplied M8 bolts and lock nuts. Torque
to 25 lb-ft [34 Nm].
2. Install the rear shocks onto the vehicle. Bolt the M7 extension
block, shock mount and shock assembly to the vehicle body using
the M7 supplied M8 bolts. Torque to 25 lb-ft [34 Nm]
NOTE: On VDC equipped vehicles use the OE bolts with the M7 supplied locknuts to bolt the M7 extension
to the shock top/VDC sensor and the M7 supplied bolts to bolt the M7 extension to the body.
3. Install the lower shock bolts on each side. Torque to 115 lb-ft [155 Nm].
Figure 3: Rear Shock Extension Block with VDC sensor.
Figure 4: Rear Shock Extension Block
with
VDC sensor.
Figure 4: Rear Shock Extension Block with VDC sensor. Installed in car.

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INSTALL THE M7 REAR SWAY BAR LINKS
1. Set both links to the same center to center length.
2. Lock the Jam Nut on the tie rod end.
3. Pre grease the bushings prior to installation through the Zerk fitting.
4. Insert the ball joint stud into the rear sway bar hole.
a. Place one thick washer on each stud.
b. Install the M10 castle nuts.
c. Torque to 30 lb-ft [40Nm]
d. Install the cotter pins.
5. Install the lower pivot point using the supplied M8 bolt and large
diameter washers and thread it into the lower swing arm in the OE
location.
6. Torque the lower pivot bolt to 25 lb-ft [34Nm].
7. Reinstall all the sensor wires into their mounting brackets.
8. Reinstall the plastic guards onto the bottom of the Rear Swing Arms.
NOTE:
When both sides of the rear suspension is completed safety check all components for
proper and complete installation and correct hardware tightness.
Figure 5: Rear Spring Spacer installed