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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Section 3461 (Integrated Suspension Systems - Repair)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Section 3461 (Integrated Suspension Systems - Repair)
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- General Information
- 37 12 012 Carrying out ride height adjustment
- 37 00... Checking air springs for damage
- 37 10 001 Initial operation with test run of Dynamic Drive
- 37 00... Notes on air spring system
- 37.... Overview of Dynamic Drive (ARS)
- 37 13... Overview pressure lines Dynamic Drive (ARS) front axle
- 37 13... Overview of Dynamic Drive (ARS) pressure lines, rear axle
- 37.... Overview of Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM)
- 37...... Overview of ride-height control system
- 37..... Performing vertical acceleration sensor adjustment (vertical dynamics management)
- Front Control And Suspension Elements
- 37 11 030 Removing and installing front left or right spring strut
- 37 11 010 Removing and installing/replacing front active anti-roll bar
- 31 33 100 Replacing front left or right coil spring
- 37 11 032 Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
- 37 11 020 Replacing pressure relief valves for active anti-roll bar at front
- Rear Control And Suspension Elements
- 37 12 012 Carrying out ride height adjustment
- 37 00... Checking air springs for damage
- 37 12 070 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right air suspension strut
- 37 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing rear active anti-roll bar
- 37 12... Replacing pipes for air springs
- 37 12... Replacing ventilation line for air supply unit
- Connecting Lines
- 37 13... Notes on fitting a new pipe or a screw connection
- 37 13... Overview pressure lines Dynamic Drive (ARS) front axle
- 37 13... Overview of Dynamic Drive (ARS) pressure lines, rear axle
- 37 13 120 Removing and installing/renewing pressure line for VA1 swivel motor
- 32 41 431 Removing and installing/replacing ARS expansion hose part 2
- 32 41 435 Removing and installing/replacing ARS return line in wheel arch (N55/N57/N63)
- 37 13 121 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line for valve block VA1
- 37 13 126 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line for valve block VA2
- 37 13 132 Removing and installing/replacing pressure lines for oscillating motor (HA1/HA2)
- 32 41 436 Removing and installing/replacing return line for hydraulic steering with ARS (with N55 engine)
- 32 41 436 Removing and installing/replacing return line for hydraulic steering with ARS (with N63 engine)
- 37 13 130 Removing and installing/replacing underfloor pressure lines for oscillating motor (HA1/HA2)
- 37 13 125 Removing and refitting/replacing pressure line on swivel motor VA2
- 32 41 430 Replacing ARS expandable hose part 1 (from vane pump to expandable hose) (with N63 engine)
- 32 41 420 Replacing expansion hose part 1 (with ARS) (from vane pump) (with N63 engine)
- 32 41 421 Replacing expansion hose part 2 (with ARS) (to the hydraulic steering gear)
- Electrical Components
- 37 10 001 Initial operation with test run of Dynamic Drive
- 37 14 055 Removing and installing/replacing Vertical Dynamics Management control unit (VDM with Dynamic Drive)
- 37 14 525 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for air supply system
- 37 14 515 Replacing front left or right ride-height sensor
- 37 14 515 Replacing rear left or right ride height sensor
- 33 34 060 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for rear axle slip control
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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.