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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3941 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT31 00... FRONT AXLE + STEERING: WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK MUST BE CARRIED OUT AFTER THE FOLLOWING WORK
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
31 00... Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following Work
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 00... Front Axle + Steering: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following Work
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Illustrations show F01/F02:
A WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Steering gear to front axle support (with identification no alignment check required, see REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING GEAR ).
- Lower wishbone to front axle support.
- Track rod end to track rod.
- Replacement of following parts:
- Front axle support.
- Steering gear.
- Swivel bearing.
- Lower wishbone.
- Track rod end.
- Track rod.
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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.