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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 70 (SUSPENSION - FRONT)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT AXLE (WITH SPRING STRUTS)INSTALLATION
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Front Axle (With Spring Struts): Installation

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Installation
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  1. Raise front axle into place. Tighten down both front screws (1) first. See Fig 1 . If threads are damaged, they may be repaired with Helicoil thread inserts. Install inserts so they are flush with original thread. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Attach spring struts on left and right to wheel arch.
  3. Install nut on holder.
  4. Attach all pressure lines. Replace sealing rings (D). See Figure . Tighten nut on holder to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Connect line to ride level sensor.
  6. Ensure steering gear is in straight ahead position. Markings on cap (1) and housing (2) must match up. See Fig 2 . Install universal joint to steering gear. Replace and tighten clamping screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Release steering lock and turn steering wheel left and right to full lock. Airbag warning lamp must not light up.
  8. Connect ABS pulse sensor.
  9. Install engine underguard and reinforcement plate. Tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Install brake calipers.
  11. Check stabilizer bar mounting. Replace if necessary. Install stabilizer link on spring strut, replace self-locking nut and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  12. Install air routing boxes on left and right.
  13. Install engine mount screw connection.
  14. Remove engine support.
  15. Remove special tools holding hood and install gas spring struts.
  16. Bleed power steering. See appropriate POWER STEERING article in STEERING.
Fig 1: Installing Front Axle Support
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