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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER S PACEMAN, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2797 (FRONT AXLE - REPAIR - E90/E92 (AWD))3112 STRUTS WITH RUBBER MOUNTS3112148 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNTS ON BOTH COMPRESSION STRUTS (AWD)CARRY OUT CHECK

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic Trans

Carry out check

2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman, Automatic TransSECTION Carry out check

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There must always be a minimum amount of play in the guide joint.

Check guide joint play
NOTE: For this purpose, apply light pressure to the compression strut (in the area of the guide joint) in the horizontal and vertical directions.
- Play is OK: Check bolt connection
- Play is not OK: Replace RUBBER MOUNT AND GUIDE JOINT
Check bolt connection
(compression strut to guide joint) by tightening to 60 % of tightening torque 31 12 6AZ and listening for cracking sound
- Torque wrench cracking sound: Replacing rubber mount
- Bolt connection turns: Replace compression strut and guide joint. See 3112026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE JOINT IN SWIVEL BEARING (AWD) or 3112090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH COMPRESSION STRUTS (AWD)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Guide Joint On Compression Struts
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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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.