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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 1072 (Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair - E90/E91)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 1072 (Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair - E90/E91)
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- 00 Electronic chassis alignment
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 00...... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 32... Overview of steering
- 32.... Overview of steering wheel/casing components
- 32 00... Chassis/wheel alignment check procedure
- 32 00... General chassis and suspension definitions
- 32 00... General information and definitions
- 32 00... Identification of suspension without label
- 32 00... Identifying suspension from label on front axle
- 32 00... Information on replacing steering gear after accident damage
- 32 00... Moving vehicle into design position
- 32 00... Moving vehicle into normal position
- 32 00... Performing rim runout compensation
- 32 00... Teaching in center position for power steering (active front steering) (from 03/2007)
- 32 00... Test conditions for chassis/wheel alignment check
- 32 00... Troubleshooting after chassis/wheel alignment check
- 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position (E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93)
- 32 00 155 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with ride-height measurement without load (E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 / E93)
- 32 00 610 Adjusting toe-in and camber on front axle
- 32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle
- 32 10... Teaching in end stop software for electric steering gear (EPS)
- 32 10 005 Adjustment for active front steering
- 33 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment
- 11 Mechanical steering gear
- 13 Steering gear
- 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit
- 32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear (2WD)
- 32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear (AWD)
- 32 13 065 Removing and installing/replacing active front steering power steering gear
- 32 13 070 Removing and installing (replacing) electric steering gear (EPS)
- 21 Steering arms, tie rod
- 31 Steering column
- 32 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column trim
- 32 31 020 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering column trim
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering spindle
- 32 31 082 Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor
- 32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column
- 32 31 102 Replacing steering spindle sleeve
- 32 31 215 Removing And Installing/Replacing Double Joint For Steering Spindle Lower Section (AWD)
- 32 31 241 Replacing adjusting lever for steering column
- 33 Steering wheel
- 34 Steering wheel for airbag
- 32 34 020 Removing and installing/replacing airbag unit
- 32 34 030 Removing and installing / replacing airbag unit (sport steering wheel)
- 65 77... Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (central airbag control unit, airbag system)
- 72 00... Safety regulations for handling components with gas generators
- 72 12... Procedure after airbag triggering as result of an accident
- 41 Pump and oil supply
- 32 41... Instructions for removing and installing ear clips
- 32 41... Instructions for using special tool 32 4 000
- 32 41... Notes on hydraulic line with quick-connect coupling
- 32 41 009 Checking function of power steering vane pump
- 32 41 033 Removing and installing or replacing power steering pump for power steering gear with active steering (N51, N52, N53)
- 32 41 060 Removing and installing or replacing power steering vane pump (N51, N52, N53)
- 32 41 100 Removing and installing/replacing belt pulley on vane pump for power steering
- 32 41 250 Removing and installing / replacing fluid reservoir for power steering
- 32 41 253 Removing and installing / replacing fluid reservoir for power steering with active front steering
- 32 41 311 Replacing intake line for power steering (N51, N52, N53)
- 32 41 332 Replacing delivery line for power steering (N51, N52, N53)
- 32 41 341 Replacing cooler return line for power steering
- 32 41 351 Replacing return line for power steering (N51, N52, N53)
- 43 Electronic power steering
- 90 Troubleshooting
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.