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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

33 32 071 Replacing one upper wishbone: Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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NOTE: If the wishbone is detached from the rear axle support/wheel carrier, it will be necessary to carry out the wheel alignment procedure after assembly. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Shown on vehicle at rear right: 

Remove holders (1) from wishbone.

Installation note: 

Replace defective bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Wishbone Holders
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Unfasten nut (1) and remove screw (2).

Tightening torque: see 9AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Remove wishbone (3) from wheel carrier.

Installation note: 

Replace nut (1) and screw (2).

Keep wishbone to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 2: Identifying Wishbone, Nut And Screw
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Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release nuts (1) and remove eccentric washer.

Tightening torque: see 8AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Pull out the eccentric screw (2).

Take off wishbone.

Installation note: 

Replace nut (1).

Note direction of insertion of eccentric screw (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Support Eccentric Screw And Nut
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Align eccentric washer and install.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

RENDER: 1.0x

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