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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 1413 (Rear Axle - Repair)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 1413 (Rear Axle - Repair)
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- 00 General
- 00 Danger of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through the Skin
- 00 Risk of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes and Skin
- 00 Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- 00...... Raising Vehicle With Trolley Jack
- 33.... Rear Axle Layout
- 33 00... Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- 33 00... Instructions (Chassis Components Made of Aluminum)
- 33 00... Notes on Repairing Threads
- 33 00... Rear Axle: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After the Following Work
- 33 10... Overview of Rear Differential/Output Shafts
- 33 31... Overview of Rear Axle Carrier With Rubber Mounts
- 33 32... Overview of Steering Links
- 10 Final Drive
- 11 Final Drive With Cover
- 33 11... Replacing Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (188K)
- 33 11... Replacing Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (188L/188LW)
- 33 11... Replacing Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (215K)
- 33 11... Replacing Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential (230K)
- 33 11 021 Replacing Shaft Seal For Input Flange On Rear Differential
- 33 11 091 Replacing Drive Flange On Left or Right Of Rear Differential
- 33 11 151 Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange Left or Right
- 33 11 271 Replacing Rear Cover Gasket On Rear Differential
- 17 Final Drive Mounting
- 21 Output Shafts
- 33 21... Pressing Output Shaft Out of Drive Flange and Drawing In (Output Shaft Removed From Rear Differential)
- 33 21... Ribbed Teeth
- 33 21 001 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Output Shaft
- 33 21 002 Removing and Installing/Replacing Right Output Shaft
- 33 21 035 Replacing Gaiter On Left Output Shaft
- 33 21 036 Replacing Gaiter On Right Output Shaft
- 31 Rear Sub-Frame
- 32 Control Arms and Strut
- 33 32 051 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Push Rod/Integral Link
- 33 32 064 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Swinging Arm
- 33 32 071 Replacing One Upper Control Arm
- 33 32 091 Replacing a Guide Arm
- 33 32 125 Replacing a Ball Joint In Lower Steering Knuckle/Wheel Carrier
- 33 32 131 Removing and Installing/Replacing a Steering Knuckle/Wheel Carrier
- 33 Axle Mounting
- 41 Wheel Bearings
- 53 Springs With Suspension
- 55 Stabilizer Bar
- 90 Troubleshooting
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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.