Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 2128 (Rear Axle - Repair)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 2128 (Rear Axle - Repair)
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- 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 aluminium)
- 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
- 41 00... Installation solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
- 41 00... Repair solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut
- Final Drive
- 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 (215L / 215LW)
- 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
- 33 11 271 Replacing cover gasket on rear differential (235L)
- Final Drive Mounting
- 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 or 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
- Rear Sub-Frame
- Control Arms And Struts
- 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
- Axle Mounting
- Wheel Bearings
- Shock Absorber
- Spring With Suspension
- Stabilizer Bar
- 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.