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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 1297 (Front Axle - Repair (AWD))
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 1297 (Front Axle - Repair (AWD))
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- 00 General
- 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.... Overview Of Front Axle (AWD)
- 31.... Layout Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber
- 31 00... Front Axle + Steering (AWD): Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following Work
- 31 00... Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- 31 00... Instructions (Chassis Components Made Of Aluminum)
- 31 00... Instructions (Damage To Suspension)
- 31 00... Notes On Repairing Threads
- 31 50... Overview Of Front Differential/Output Shafts
- 10 Front Axle Suspension
- 11 Front Sub-Frame
- 12 Struts With Rubber Mounts
- 31 12 000 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left Or Right Control Arm (AWD)
- 31 12 003 Removing And Installing / Replacing Top Right Wishbone
- 31 12 024 Replace Wheel Control Joint In Wishbone (All-Wheel Drive Vehicle)
- 31 12 026 Removing And Installing / Replacing Guide Joint In Swivel Bearing (4WD)
- 31 12 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Tension Strut (AWD)
- 31 12 138 Replacing Rubber Mounts On Both Tension Struts (AWD)
- 21 Wheel Bearings And Stub Axle
- 31 Spring Strut
- 31.... Layout Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber
- 31 00... Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- 31 31 000 Removing And Installing Complete Front Left Or Right Spring Strut (AWD)
- 31 31 031 Replacing Front Left Or Right Spring Strut (AWD)
- 51 71 373 Removing And Installing/Replacing Tension Strut On Spring Strut Dome
- 33 Spring With Suspension
- 35 Stabilizer Bar
- 50 Front Axle Gearbox
- 31 50... Overview Of Front Differential/Output Shafts
- 31 50... Changing Front Differential Oil
- 31 50 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Differential
- 31 51 010 Replacing Radial Seal For Drive Flange Of Front Differential
- 31 51 015 Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
- 31 51 060 Replacing O-Ring For Front Differential On Right
- 53 Differential With Bearings
- 60 Output Shaft
- 31 51 015 Replacing Shaft Seal For Left Output Shaft
- 31 51 020 Replacing Shaft Seal For Right Output Shaft
- 31 60... Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps
- 31 60... Press Right Output Shaft Approx. 6 To 7 Cm Out Of Front Differential
- 31 60... Pressing Output Shaft Out Of Drive Flange (Wheel Hub) And Drawing In
- 31 60 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Output Shaft
- 31 60 530 Replacing An Output Shaft Gaiter (On Transmission Side) (Output Shaft Removed)
- 31 60 535 Replacing Both Gaiters On Left And Right Of Output Shaft (Output Shaft Removed)
- 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.