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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1309 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT -- REPAIR)00 ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00... TEST CONDITIONS FOR CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

32 00... Test Conditions For Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00... Test Conditions For Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check
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.

Observe the following test conditions prior to the chassis/wheel alignment check:

  1. Correct and identical rim and tire sizes.
  2. Correct tread depth. The tread depth for each axle may differ from left to right by max. 3-4 mm.
  3. Correct tire inflation pressure (see instruction plate on car).
  4. Wheel bearing clearance OK
  5. Steering backlash OK
  6. Condition of suspension and shock absorbers OK
  7. Cars with ride level control: Pull fuse of air supply unit so that there is no controlling down or up.
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