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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1316 (FRONT AXLE - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS)STABILIZER BAR31 35 STABILIZER BAR
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 35 Stabilizer Bar
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 35 Stabilizer Bar
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TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION - STABILIZER BAR (31 35)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Retaining bar for stabilizer to front axle carrier / body | E21 | 50 Nm | ||
| E12, E24 / until 5.82 | 45 Nm | ||||
| E36, E46, E39, E52, E85, E86 | M8 | tighten in NORMAL POSITION | 21 Nm | ||
| E60 / except AWD, E65, E66, E67 | Replace nuts | 28 Nm | |||
| E60 / Four Wheel Drive, E61, E63, E64 | Replace nuts | 30.5 Nm | |||
| E83 | M10 10.9 | 56 Nm | |||
| 2AZ | Stabilizer to control arm | E21 | tighten in NORMAL POSITION | 130 Nm | |
| 3AZ | Stabilizer link to control arm and stabilizer | E23 | M8 | tighten in NORMAL POSITION | 25 Nm |
| E23 | M10 | tighten in NORMAL POSITION | 50 Nm | ||
| 4AZ | Stabilizer link to control arm | E34 / Four Wheel Drive | 22 Nm | ||
| 5AZ | Stabilizer link to stabilizer | E34 / Four Wheel Drive | 78 Nm | ||
| E38, E46, E83 | 65 Nm | ||||
| E85, E86 | M10 | 58 Nm | |||
| 6AZ | Stabilizer link on spring strut shock absorber and stabilizer | E28 | (yellow chrome-plated) | 30 Nm | |
| E24 / from 5.82, E28 / from 5.82 | (white chrome-plated) | 33 Nm | |||
| E24 / from 5.82, E28, E31, E32, E34 | (yellow) | (wrench surface on ball head must be parallel to absorber axle) | 59 Nm | ||
| 7AZ | Stabilizer link on spring strut shock absorber and stabilizer (wrench surface on ball head must be parallel to absorber axle) |
E36 | 59 Nm | ||
| E30 / Four Wheel Drive | 47 Nm | ||||
| E52 | 65 Nm | ||||
| E53 | 100 Nm | ||||
| 8AZ | Stabilizer link (with bracket) on stabilizer | E30 / Four Wheel Drive | 47 Nm | ||
| 9AZ | Bracket for stabilizer link on control arm | E30, E36 | 42 Nm | ||
| 10AZ | Bracket for stabilizer link on swivel bearing | E39, E60, E61, E63, E64 | 59 Nm | ||
| 11AZ | Stabilizer link on stabilizer/bracket | E39, E60, E61, E63, E64 | Replace nut | 65 Nm | |
| 12AZ | Stabilizer link to stabilizer | E65, E66, E67 | Replace nut | 58 Nm | |
| 13AZ Stabilizer link to spring strut | E65, E66, E67 | Replace nut Jointing torque |
20 Nm | ||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | ||||
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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.