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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 88 (STEERING COLUMN)OVERHAULSTEERING COLUMNDISASSEMBLY

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Steering Column: Disassembly

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z8, 2001 BMW Z8, and 2000 BMW Z8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove steering column. See STEERING COLUMN .
Unfasten screws. Twist connector to remove from bracket. Remove gearbox motor. Detach shaft (1). See Fig 1 .
Detach steering angle sensor from steering spindle. See Figure .
Lift out snap ring (1) and take off with sleeve (2). See Figure .
Lever out steering spindle bearing (1) with a screwdriver. Remove bearing inner sleeve (2). See Figure .
Unfasten shear off screws with tool, e.g. chisel. Remove plate (1) and ELV (electric steering wheel lock ) (2). See Fig 2 .
Lift out snap ring (1). Remove end collar (2) and spring (3). Remove steering spindle and pull out steering column tube. See Fig 3 .
Pull pivot mounting out of steering column tube. See Fig 4 .
Knock lower steering spindle bearing with special tool (32 1 140/180) out of steering column tube. See Fig 5 .
Remove spacer tubes (1) and spacer plate (2) on left and right if necessary. See Fig 6 .

Fig 1: Removing Gearbox Motor

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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.