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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

31 00... Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After the Following Work

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 00... Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After the Following Work
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Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle, Steering & Wheel Chassis Alignment
G04766700Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

A wheel/chassis alignment check  must be carried out after the following work: See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION and 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .

  • Release of following screw/bolt connections: 
    • Steering gear to front axle carrier
    • Control arm to front axle carrier
    • Support bearing to body (if centering pin is missing)
    • Tie rod end to tie rod
  • Replacement of following parts: 
    1. Front axle carrier
    2. Steering gear
    3. Gaiter (if the tie rod end has to be screwed off)
    4. Control arm
    5. Support bearing (if centering pin is missing)
    6. Swivel bearing
    7. Tie rod end
    8. Tie rod
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