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Wheel Alignment Specifications (8-Cylinder Models)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (8-CYLINDER MODELS)

Application Preferred Range
Except M5
Standard Suspension
Total Toe
Front .23° -.07 To.4°
Rear Alignment Check .27° .1 To.43°
Rear Adjustment .37° .3 To.43°
Camber
Front (1) -.22° -.72 To.28°
Rear Alignment Check (2) -2.17° -2.5 To -1.83°
Rear Adjustment (2) -2.07° -2.15 To -1.98°
Track Differential Angle With 20° Lock On Inside Wheel -1.58° -2.08 To -1.08°
Caster (3)
With -10 To 10° Wheel Lock 6.3° 5.2 To 6.8
With -20 To 20° Wheel Lock 6.6° 6.1 To 7.1°
Front Wheel Displacement -.25 To.25°
Rear Geometrical Axis Deviation -.2 To.2°
Maximum Wheel Lock
Inside Wheel About 42° N/A
Outside Wheel About 32.6° N/A
Low Slung Sports Suspension
Total Toe
Front .23° -.07 To.4°
Rear Alignment Check .27° .07 To.47°
Rear Adjustment .37° .3 To.43°
Camber
Front (1) -.62° -1.12 To -.12°
Rear Alignment Check (2) -2.17° -2.58 To -1.75°
Rear Adjustment (2) -2.07° -2.15 To -1.98°
Track Differential Angle With 20° Lock On Inside Wheel -1.73° -2.23 To -1.23°
Caster (3)
With -10 To 10° Wheel Lock 6.57° 6.07 To 7.07
With -20 To 20° Wheel Lock 6.83° 6.33 To 7.33°
Front Wheel Displacement -.25 To.25°
Rear Geometrical Axis Deviation -.2 To.2°
Maximum Wheel Lock
Inside Wheel About 42° N/A
Outside Wheel About 31.8° N/A
Rough Road Package
Total Toe
Front .23° -.07 To.4°
Rear Alignment Check .27° .06 To.47°
Rear Adjustment .37° .3 To.43°
Camber
Front (1) -.22° -.72 To.28°
Rear Alignment Check (2) -2.17° -2.58 To -1.75°
Rear Adjustment (2) -2.07° -2.15 To -1.98°
Track Differential Angle With 20° Lock On Inside Wheel -1.43° -1.93 To -.93°
Caster (3)
With -10 To 10° Wheel Lock 6.08° 5.58 To 6.58
With -20 To 20° Wheel Lock 6.35° 5.85 To 6.85°
Front Wheel Displacement -.25 To.25°
Rear Geometrical Axis Deviation -.2 To.2°
Maximum Wheel Lock
Inside Wheel About 42° N/A
Outside Wheel About 33.5° N/A
Air Spring
Total Toe
Front .23° -.07 To.4°
Rear Alignment Check .27° .1 To.6°
Rear Adjustment .37° .3 To.43°
Camber
Front (1) -.22° -.72 To.28°
Rear Alignment Check (2) -2.17° -2.58 To -1.75°
Rear Adjustment (2) -2.07° -2.15 To -1.98°
Track Differential Angle With 20° Lock On Inside Wheel -1.58° -2.08 To -1.08°
Caster (3)
With -10 To 10° Wheel Lock 6.3° 5.8 To 6.8
With -20 To 20° Wheel Lock 6.6° 6.1 To 7.1°
Front Wheel Displacement -.25 To.25°
Rear Geometrical Axis Deviation -.2 To.2°
Maximum Wheel Lock
Inside Wheel About 42° N/A
Outside Wheel About 32.6° N/A
M Sports Package
Total Toe
Front .17° 0 To.33°
Rear Alignment Check .17° 0 To.33°
Rear Adjustment .17° .03 To.3°
Camber
Front (3) -.5° -1 To 0°
Rear Alignment Check (2) -1.83° -2.08 To -1.58°
Rear Adjustment (2) -1.82° -1.9 To -1.73°
Track Differential Angle With 20° Lock On Inside Wheel -1.72° -2.22 To -1.22°
Caster (3)
With -10 To 10° Wheel Lock 6.45° 5.95 To 6.95°
With -20 To 20° Wheel Lock 6.82° 6.32 To 7.32°
Front Wheel Displacement -.17 To.17°
Rear Geometrical Axis Deviation -.2 To.2°
Maximum Wheel Lock
Inside Wheel About 41.5° N/A
Outside Wheel About 32° N/A
M5
Total Toe
Front .17° 0 To.33°
Rear Alignment Check .17° 0 To.33°
Rear Adjustment .17° .03 To.3°
Camber
Front (3) -.5° -1 To 0°
Rear Alignment Check (2) -1.83° -2.08 To -1.58°
Rear Adjustment (2) -1.82° -1.9 To -1.73°
Track Differential Angle With 20° Lock On Inside Wheel -1.72° -2.22 To -1.22°
Caster (3)
With -10 To 10° Wheel Lock 6.45° 5.95 To 6.95°
With -20 To 20° Wheel Lock 6.82° 6.32 To 7.32°
Front Wheel Displacement -.17 To.17°
Rear Geometrical Axis Deviation -.2 To.2°
Maximum Wheel Lock
Inside Wheel About 41.5° N/A
Outside Wheel About 32° N/A
(1) Difference between left and right is maximum.67°.
(2) Difference between left and right is maximum.25°.
(3) Difference between left and right is maximum.5°.