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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 390 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00... REAR AXLE: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

32 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work

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Fig 1: Rear Axle: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:

Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle carrier
- Guide arm to rear axle carrier
- Control arm to rear axle carrier
Replacement of following parts:
1. Rear axle carrier
2. Swinging arm
3. Integral link
4. Wheel carrier / ball joint
5. Control arm
6. Traction strut

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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.