Front Wheel Alignment Specifications; Rear Wheel Alignment Specifications - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Steering and Wheel Alignment
Table a. Front wheel alignment specifications
Parameter
Toe angle (total)
Camber (difference between
left/right max. 30')
track differential angle with
20° lock on inside wheel
Caster (difference between
left/right max. 30')
with 10 wheel lock
with 20 wheel lock
Front wheel displacement
Table b. Rear wheel alignment specifications
Parameter
Toe angle (total)
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All wheel
Standard
drive
suspension
suspension
-20' ± 20' 20' ± 20'
-1° 34' ± 30' -53' ± 30'
5° 26' ± 30' 5° 27' ± 30'
5° 37' ± 30' 5° 37' ± 30'
Standard All wheel
suspension drive
suspension
WARNING!
While performing alignment
procedures, make sure the car is
stable and well supported at all
times. Use a professional automotive
lift or jack stands designed for the
purpose. A floor jack is not adequate
support.
Normal loaded position
Each front seat
Rear seat (center)
Trunk
Fuel tank
Sport
suspension
0° 14' ± 8'
43' ± 20'
-1° 34' ± 30'
5° 36' ± 30'
5° 47' ± 30'
0° ± 15'
Sport
suspension
0° 16' ± 6'
68 Kg (150 lb)
68 Kg (150 lb)
21 Kg (46 lb)
full
Rough road
suspension
+8' ± 20'
-1° 34' ± 30'
5° 17' ± 30'
5° 27' ± 30'
Rough road
suspension
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