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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Steering Column: Assembly

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Assembly
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  1. To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure.
  2. Press clamping fixture (9) into adjusting lever (5) with special tools (32 1 200). Adjusting lever points towards steering lock and square section on clamping fixture must be inserted in long slot in steering column tube. See Figure .
  3. Fit retainer (4), clamping disc (3) and axial grooved ball pivot (2). Connect torsion spring (8) to both sides. Replace nut (1). See Figure .
    4. NOTE: Clamping force is adjusted by way of the tightening torque.
  4. Tighten nut (1) to specification with adjustment lever in clamped position. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. When installing new bearing, press contact ring out of new bearing. Drive in new bearing (1) with special tool (32 1 250) and (00 5 500). See Fig 1 .
  6. Fit spring (3) and end collar (2). Recess in collar must point to snap ring. Install snap ring (1) with special tool (32 3 070). See Fig 2 .
  7. When installing steering angle sensor to steering spindle, ensure pin for securing rotation (2) engages in steering angle sensor (1). See Figure .
  8. Tighten shear off screws until heads shear off. See Figure .
  9. Insert bearing inner sleeve with bevelled end pointing to steering lock. See Figure .
  10. Fit bush (2). Install snap ring (1) with special tool (32 1 090) and steering wheel screw until it snaps into place in groove of steering spindle. It is also possible to install snap ring with special tool (32 3 070). See Fig 3 .
  11. Install ignition starter switch and secure headless screws with varnish. See Figure .
Fig 1: Installing Lower Steering Spindle Bearing
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