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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 00... Instructions (Damage To Suspension): Troubleshooting
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Vehicle condition | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Camber inside/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment possible | a) Screw connection not OK | a) Check screw connections: Tie rod end to swivel bearing. See 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . Tie rod to power steering gear. See 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . Power steering gear to front axle carrier. See 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR . |
| b) Tie rod or journal of tie rod end is deformed | b) Replace tie rod, tension strut and swivel bearing
. See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS
, 31 21 090 REPLACING (REMOVING AND INSTALLING) LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING
and 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
IMPORTANT:
If the journal of the tie rod end is deformed, the power steering gear
must also be replaced. See 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR .
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| c) One or both tension struts is/are deformed | c) Replace tension strut and swivel bearing . See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS and 31 21 090 REPLACING (REMOVING AND INSTALLING) LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING . | |
| d) Control arm deformed | d) Replace control arm, tension strut and swivel bearing . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM , 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS and 31 21 090 REPLACING (REMOVING AND INSTALLING) LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING . | |
| 2 Camber inside/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment possible | Powerful forces acting on steering/front axle components | Replace tie rods
. See 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . Replace swivel bearing . See 31 21 090 REPLACING (REMOVING AND INSTALLING) LEFT OR RIGHT SWIVEL BEARING . Replace power steering gear . See 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR . Replace tension strut . See 31 12 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH TENSION STRUTS . Replace control arms . See 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM . |
| 3 Camber/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment not possible | Powerful forces acting on front axle with distortion of: | |
| a) Screw connections b) Front axle support c) See Pt. 1b) to d) f) Spring strut/piston rod |
a) Check screw connections, replace the relevant part if necessary b) Replace front axle carrier . See 31 11 001 REPLACING FRONT AXLE CARRIER . c) See Pt. 1b) to d) d) Replace spring strut . See 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (SPORT SUSPENSION) or 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT (STANDARD SUSPENSION, BUILD DATE FROM 03/2005) . |
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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.