31 12 001 Replacing left or right control arm

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NOTE: Check control arm:
Check play of wheel control joints.

IMPORTANT: Rubber mounts must always be replaced in pairs (John Cooper Works).

Check rubber mount for damage, replace rubber mount if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm

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After installation:

Perform wheel/chassis alignment check
See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- CLUBMAN
Version with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC): Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

NOTE: Only cars with DSC are fitted with a steering angle sensor (integrated in the steering column switch cluster).