31 90... Troubleshooting On Front Axle (AWD)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 90... Troubleshooting On Front Axle (AWD)
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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
Steering-wheel shake 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
Guide joint worn Replace guide joint
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
Guide joint worn Replace guide joint
Rattling noise Bolts for reinforcement plate loose Tighten down bolts (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE )
Bolts for front axle carrier to engine carrier loose Replace bolts (refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE CARRIER )
Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing loose Replace bolt & nut (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SPRING STRUT )
Ball joint in control arm worn Replace control arms
Guide joint worn Replace guide joint
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
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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