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Specifications & Procedures: Adjustments BMW 5 series E39

Wheel Alignment ~189 words

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Note. On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, all systems should be functional before attempting riding height or wheel alignment adjustment.

Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.

Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present. If riding height is not within specification, check, repair or replace suspension components. Riding height between left and right side of vehicle should vary less than 1" (25.4 mm).

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Eccentric strut assembly mounts can be installed to correct front axle camber. Eccentric mounts are marked "+" or "-" next to studs. If mounts do not bring camber within specification, replace strutassembly.

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Note. Information is not available at time of publication.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Position steering gear to straight-ahead position. Alignment marks on steering gear and spindle should align. Loosen tie rod clamp bolts. Turn threaded sleeve and adjust toe-in to specification.