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Steering and Wheel Alignment - Technical Data BMW M5 E60/E61

32 00 Wheel Alignment - Normal Position/Inspection Conditions E60/E61

Car loaded down to normal positionVehicle with complete equipment for normal operation with: 2 x 68 kg on front seats (seats in central position); 1 x 68 kg on rear seat (center); 1 x 21 kg in luggage compartment (center) and full fuel tank.
Requirements
1. Correct rims and tires with uniform tire tread. 2. Correct tire pressure (refer to instruction plate on vehicle). 3. Correct wheel bearing clearance. 4. Ride height check in normal position. Warning! Repair vehicle in event of deviation from specified value. 5. On vehicles with pneumatic suspension, pull fuse of air supply system so as to eliminate control operations. Adjust regulation ride level for measurement = specified value +/- 2mm by loading/unloading vehicle.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION/INSPECTION CONDITIONS E60/E61 SPECIFICATIONS

32 00 Wheel Alignment E60 Four Wheel Drive Standard Suspension

Observe test conditions, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION/INSPECTION CONDITIONS .
Front axle
Total toe0° 12'+/- 10'
Camber (difference between left/right max. 30')20' +30' /-20'
Toe angle differenceDifference between left/right max. 30')
With 20° lock on inside wheel1° 53' +/- 30'
Caster angleDifference between left/right max. 30')
Front wheel displacement0° +/-15
Maximum wheel lock
Inside wheelApprox. °39° 42'
Outside wheelApprox. °31° 38'
Rear axle
Total toe0° 18'+/- 10'
Camber (difference between left/right max. 30')2° 00' +/- 20'
Geometrical axis deviation0° +/- 12'

WHEEL ALIGNMENT E60 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE STANDARD SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS

32 00 Wheel Alignment E60/E61 Low-Slung Sports Suspension

Observe test conditions, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION/INSPECTION CONDITIONS .
Front axle
Total toe-in E600° 8' +/- 10'
Total toe-in E610° 12' +/- 10'
Camber (difference between left/right max. 30')30' +/- 20'
Toe angle differenceDifference between left/right max. 30')
With 20° lock on inside wheel1° 47' +/- 30'
CasterDifference between left/right max. 30'
Caster angle with 10° wheel lock7° 39' +/- 30'
Caster angle with 20° wheel lock7° 50' +/- 30'
Front wheel displacement0° +/- 15'
Maximum wheel lock
Inside wheelApprox. °43° 01'
Outside wheelApprox. °33° 38'
Rear axle
Total toe0° 18'+/- 10'
Camber (difference between left/right max. 30')2° 00' +/- 20'
Geometrical axis deviation0° +/- 12'

WHEEL ALIGNMENT E60/E61 LOW-SLUNG SPORTS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS

32 00 Wheel Alignment E60/E61 Series

Observe test conditions, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION/INSPECTION CONDITIONS .
Front axle
Total toe-in E600° 8'+/- 10'
Total toe-in E610° 12' +/- 10'
Camber (difference between left/right max. 30')12' +/- 20'
Toe angle differenceDifference between left/right max. 30')
With 20° lock on inside wheel1 +/- 41' +/- 30'
CasterDifference between left/right max. 30'
Caster angle with 10° wheel lock7° 25' +/- 30'
Caster angle with 20° wheel lock7° 40' +/- 30
Front wheel displacement0° +/- 15'
Maximum wheel lock
Inside wheelApprox. °43° 22'
Outside wheelApprox. °34° 00'
Rear axle
Total toe0° 18'+/- 10'
Camber (difference between left/right max. 30')2° 00' +/- 20'
Geometrical axis deviation0° +/- 12'

WHEEL ALIGNMENT E60/E61 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

32 41 Pump and Oil Supply E60/E61

Impeller pumpMax. bar127-135
Piston pumpMax. bar200

PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY E60/E61 SPECIFICATIONS

Impeller pumpMax. bar127-135
Piston pumpMax. bar200

PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY E60/E61 SPECIFICATIONS