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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1697 (FRONT AXLE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS)90 TROUBLESHOOTING31 90 ... FRONT AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 90 ... Front Axle Troubleshooting
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 90 ... Front Axle Troubleshooting
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Follow troubleshooting for steering/shock absorbers. See 31 90 ... TROUBLESHOOTING SHOCK ABSORBER .
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding noise (louder when negotiating bends) | Wheel bearings faulty | Replace wheel bearings . See 21 WHEEL BEARINGS AND STU . |
| Vibration | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Radial tire runout | Match or replace tires | |
| Steering-wheel shake | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM . | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM . | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts . See 31 12 138 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNTS ON BOTH TENSION STRUTS . | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts . See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS . | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for steering | ||
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel inclination | Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM . |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM . | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts . See 31 12 138 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNTS ON BOTH TENSION STRUTS . | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts . See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS . | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for steering | ||
| Rattling noise | Bolts for reinforcement plate loose | Tighten down bolts (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE ) |
| Bolts for front axle carrier to engine carrier loose | Replace bolts (refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE CARRIER ) | |
| Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing loose | Replace bolt & nut (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SPRING STRUT ) | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM . | |
| Ball joint on tension strut worn | Replace both tension struts . See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS . | |
| Rubber mounts for stabilizer bar bracket faulty | Replace both rubber mounts of stabilizer bar bracket . See 31 35 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER . | |
| Ball joints on stabilizer link(s) worn | Replace both stabilizer links . See 31 35 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PUSH ROD (STABILIZER LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER . | |
| Excessive tire wear | Front or rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Check suspension components for damage; if necessary, carry out chassis/wheel alignment check . See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE . |
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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.