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3.2.2. Notes for Service BMW 5 series F10/F11

3.2.2. Notes for Service

The following tables show when a wheel alignment at the rear axle is necessary.

After replacing the following componentsWheel alignment required
Rear suspension subframeYES
Rubber mount for rear axleNO
Swinging armYES
Integral linkYES
Ball joint in swinging armYES
Control armYES
WishboneYES
Wheel carrierYES
Wheel bearingNO
Spring strutNO
MountNO

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Undoing or loosening the following connectionsWheel alignment required
Rear axle support on bodyNO
Front compression strut on bodyNO
Rear compression strut on bodyNO
Front swinging arm on rear axle supportYES
Rear swinging arm on rear axle supportYES
Swinging arm on integral link/wheel carrierYES
Integral link on wheel carrierNO
Control arm on rear axle supportYES
Control arm on wheel carrierNO
Wishbone on rear axle supportYES
Wishbone on wheel carrierYES
Spring strut on wheel carrier/swinging armNO

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