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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1697 (FRONT AXLE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)00 GENERAL31 00 ... FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK

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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle And Steering Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

A wheel/chassis alignment check , see STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- ALPINA , must be carried out after the following work:

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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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.