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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1318 (REAR AXLE - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS)FINAL DRIVE MOUNTING33 17 FINAL DRIVE UNIT MOUNTINGS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
33 17 Final Drive Unit Mountings
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 33 17 Final Drive Unit Mountings
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TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION - FINAL DRIVE UNIT MOUNTINGS (33 17)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Final drive to rear axle carrier | E21 | 90 Nm | ||
| E12, E24 / until 5.82 | 80 Nm | ||||
| E23, E24 / from 5.82, E28 / from 5.82, E30, E32, E34, E36 / Z3 / Compact | 110 Nm | ||||
| E36, E46 | Front | 95 Nm | |||
| E46 / S54, E85 / S54, E86 / S54 | Front | Observe repair instruction. | 200 Nm | ||
| E38, E39, E52 | Front | 150 Nm | |||
| E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E83, E85 / except S54, E86 / except S54 | Front | Observe repair instruction. | 100 Nm | ||
| E31, E36 | Rear | 77 Nm | |||
| E38 | Rear | 102 Nm | |||
| E38 | Rear | tighten also via screw head | 75 Nm | ||
| E39 | Rear | tighten also via screw head | 105 Nm | ||
| E46 / except S54 | Rear | 174 Nm | |||
| E46 / S54, E85 / S54, E86 / S54 | Rear | Observe repair instruction. | |||
| Jointing torque | 20 Nm | ||||
| Torque angle | 90 ° | ||||
| E52 | Rear | Tighten also via screw head | 102 Nm | ||
| E53, E60 / except S85, E61, E63 / except S85, E64, E65, E66, E67, E83, E85 / except S54, E86 / except S54 | Rear | Observe repair instruction. | 165 Nm | ||
| E60 / S85, E63 / S85 | Rear | Observe repair instruction. | 220 Nm | ||
| 2AZ | Final drive to stabilizer link and stabilizer link to body | E21, E30 | 90 Nm | ||
| 3AZ | Final drive to rubber mount | E12, E23, E24, E28 | 87 Nm | ||
| E32, E34 | 77 Nm | ||||
| 4AZ | Differential cover with rubber mount to body | E30, E36 / Z3 / Compact | 77 Nm | ||
| 5AZ | Final drive cover to case cover | E32 | M12 8.8 | 81 Nm | |
| E32, E34 | M12 10.9 | 102 Nm | |||
| 6AZ | Rubber mount to body | E12, E24 | 48 Nm | ||
| E23 | M8 8.8 | Thread free from oil and grease Secure with Loctite No. 270 |
24 Nm | ||
| E23 | M8 10.9 | Thread free from oil and grease Secure with Loctite No. 270 |
37 Nm | ||
| E23, E32 | M10 8.8 | Thread free from oil and grease Secure with Loctite No. 270 |
52 Nm | ||
| 7AZ | Final drive cover to final drive | E31 | M14 x 1.5 | 186 Nm | |
| 8AZ | Final drive cover to rear axle support | E31 | 127 Nm | ||
| 9AZ | Vibration damper | E65 / M57TU / M57T2 | M12 | 100 Nm | |
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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.