32 00 155 Chassis/Wheel Alignment Without Load

IMPORTANT: Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check in design position only:

if the technical prerequisites for an alignment check with ride-height input are lacking
if, in spite of repairs having been carried out, the car's ride height between the left and right sides is still outside the tolerance
if the vehicles in question have been involved in an accident
if the models are M models

NOTE:

Read and comply with General information and definitions. Refer to 32 00... GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS .
Read and comply with General chassis definition. Refer to 32 00... GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DEFINITIONS .
Check compliance with test conditions, bring vehicle to a stop if necessary. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TECHNICAL DATA .
If necessary, prepare lifting platform.
Drive vehicle onto lifting platform.
NOTE: The front and rear wheels must be positioned centrally on the rotary and sliding plates.
Remove locking pins from both rotary and sliding plates, align pickup using bubble level and activate

Fig 1: Rotary And Sliding Plates
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Attach quick-clamping holder/quick-clamping unit to vehicle and remove clamping levers in area of front wheels
Attach pickup to quick-clamping holder/quick-clamping unit, align using bubble level and connect to rotary plates
NOTE: When using quick-clamping units, perform rim runout compensation after installing the pickups. Refer to 32 00... Performing rim runout compensation

Fig 2: Quick-Clamping Holder/Quick-Clamping Unit
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.

Fig 3: Spoiler Adapter
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
If necessary, switch on chassis alignment system.
Enter customer and vehicle data.
Identify chassis version and select vehicle. Refer to 32 00... IDENTIFICATION OF SUSPENSION WITHOUT LABEL .
Enter tire pressure and tread depth.
Measure and enter vehicle ride height. Refer to RIDING HEIGHT .
Install brake tensioner.

Fig 4: Brake Tensioner
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

In order to avoid damaging the front side panel during the "Max. steering lock" drive-in routine, make sure the pickups are removed from the quick-clamping holders/quick-clamping units during output and input alignment. In the process do not detach the connecting cable from the pickups or the rotary plates.

NOTE: After the drive-in routine, reconnect the pickups to the quick clamping holders/quick clamping units, align using the bubble levels and secure in place.

Perform input measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Compare specified values with actual values. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TECHNICAL DATA .

Only In Event Of Customer Complaint (E.G. Poor Driving Performance):

IMPORTANT: Do Not Remove Bolts (Front Axle Carrier To Engine Carrier/Body)!

Slacken all bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier/body) and then retighten to specified torque.

Refer to 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle. Refer to 32 00 610 ADJUSTING TOE-IN AND CAMBER ON FRONT AXLE and 32 00 620 ADJUSTING REAR AXLE .
Perform output measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Save and print out test record.
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. Refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Insert locking pins into both rotary and sliding plates
Remove chassis/wheel alignment system.
Drive vehicle off lifting platform.