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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2128 (REAR AXLE - REPAIR)CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm
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IMPORTANT:
The control arm to wheel carrier connection has been changed from a conical seat to a ball seat! Spare parts are offered for both variants.
To ensure a correct bolt connection, check before installing the control arm whether the seat for the control arm matches the seat for the wheel carrier.
To ensure a correct bolt connection, check before installing the control arm whether the seat for the control arm matches the seat for the wheel carrier.
Variants:
A Conical seat
B Ball seat
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.