Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 565 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)90 TROUBLESHOOTING32 90... TROUBLESHOOTING ON STEERING
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
32 90... Troubleshooting On Steering
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 90... Troubleshooting On Steering
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Observe front axle troubleshooting in TROUBLE SHOOTING .
STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake. | Screws at lower section of steering spindle to steering gear/steering column loose. | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE ). |
| Bolt connection, universal joint/double joint, to lower section of steering spindle/steering gear/steering column loose. | Replace and tighten down bolts (refer to 32 31 211 REPLACING UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE ). | |
| Journal of tie rod end deformed. | Replace steering gear and tie rod ends. Refer to 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR and 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | |
| Tie rod end worn. | Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace steering gear. Refer to 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR and 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | |
| Check tie rods, replace if necessary. Refer to 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | ||
| Replace tie rod end. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | ||
| Steering gear rack damaged. | Replace steering gear. Refer to 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR and 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | |
| Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING . | ||
| Steering wheel inclination. | Tie rod end worn. | Replace tie rod end. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . |
| Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted. | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, adjust toe/track if necessary. Refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD and 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD . | |
| Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING . | ||
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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.