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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 459 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00... TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK ON REAR AXLE
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

32 00... Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on rear axle

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00... Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on rear axle
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Substandard roadholding, atypical noises, tires worn on one side and toe/camber values which deviate from the value are all indicators of damage to the suspension caused by road traffic accidents or similar impacts.

To carry out proper repairs, you must follow the procedure set out in the troubleshooting table below depending on the condition of the vehicle in question.

NOTE: If after chassis/suspension components have been replaced adjustment of camber/track alignment is not possible, the vehicle must be placed on the straightening bench.
TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK ON REAR AXLE

Fault Cause Remedy
Camber/toe deviation Rubber mount/ball joint of control or guide arm faulty Replace control or guide arm
Control or guide arm deformed Replace control or guide arm
Ball joint in wheel carrier faulty Replace ball joint
Integral link deformed Replace integral link
Rubber mount of swinging arm faulty Replace swinging arm
Swinging arm deformed Replace swinging arm
Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty Replace rubber mount
Rear axle carrier deformed Replace rear axle carrier
Rear-wheel position incorrect Rear axle carrier laterally displaced/skewed Replace rubber mount
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