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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1309 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT -- REPAIR)00 ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT31 00... INSTRUCTIONS (DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION)TROUBLESHOOTING
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 00... Instructions (Damage To Suspension): Troubleshooting
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
| Vehicle condition | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Camber inside/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment possible | a) Screw connection not OK | a) Check screw connections: TIE ROD END to swivel bearing TIE ROD to power steering gear POWER STEERING GEAR to front axle carrier |
| b) Tie rod or journal of tie rod end is deformed | b) Replace TIE ROD
, SWIVEL BEARINGTENSION STRUTS
, and SWIVEL BEARING
IMPORTANT:
If the journal of the tie rod end is deformed, the POWER STEERING GEAR
must also be replaced
|
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| c) One or both tension struts is/are deformed | c) Replace TENSION STRUTS and SWIVEL BEARING . | |
| d) Control arm deformed | d) Replace CONTROL ARM , TENSION STRUTS and SWIVEL BEARING . | |
| 2 Camber inside/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment possible | Powerful forces acting on steering/front axle components | Replace TIE ROD Replace SWIVEL BEARING Replace POWER STEERING GEAR Replace TENSION STRUTS Replace CONTROL ARM |
| 3 Camber/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment not possible | Powerful forces acting on front axle with distortion of: | |
| a) Screw connections | a) Check screw connections, replace the relevant part if necessary | |
| b) Front axle support | b) Replace FRONT AXLE CARRIER | |
| c) See Pt. 1b) to d) | c) See Pt. 1b) to d) | |
| d) Spring strut/piston rod | d) Replace SPRING STRUT |
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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.