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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1170 (FRONT AXLE - REPAIR - E92/E93)TROUBLESHOOTING31 90... FRONT AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 90... Front axle troubleshooting
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 90... Front axle troubleshooting
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FRONT AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding noise (louder when negotiating bends) | Wheel bearings faulty | Replace wheel bearings |
| Vibration | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Radial tire runout | Match or replace tires | |
| Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels | |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts | |
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel inclination | Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts | |
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel inclination | Bolts for reinforcement strut loose | Tighten down bolts |
| Bolt for V-strut loose | Tighten down bolts | |
| Bolts for front axle carrier to engine carrier loose | Replace bolts | |
| Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing loose | Replace bolt & nut | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts | |
| Rubber mounts for stabilizer bar bracket faulty | Replace both rubber mounts of stabilizer bar bracket | |
| Ball joints on stabilizer link(s) worn | Replace both stabilizer links | |
| Excessive tire wear | Front or rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Check suspension components for damage; if necessary, carry out chassis/wheel alignment check |
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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.