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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1274 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00... IDENTIFYING SUSPENSION32 00... IDENTIFYING SUSPENSION FROM LABEL ON FRONT AXLE

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

32 00... Identifying suspension from label on front axle

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00... Identifying suspension from label on front axle

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NOTE: The type of suspension can be identified from the label on the spring strut/shock absorber.

Label:

BMW part number
Type of suspension
- = Standard suspension (basic)
BA
- = Sport suspension or rough road package
SP
- =E60, E61 AWD
60BAX
- = M Sport suspension
MSP
- = China Long
CHL
- = rough road package
Option

SA

815

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension From Label On Front Axle
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

In the case of "SP" identification, there is a further distinction between:

Sport suspension without spacer ring (A)
Rough road package with spacer ring (A) above the support bearing

Fig 2: Identifying Sport Suspension Without Spacer Ring

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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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.