32 00 155 Chassis / wheel alignment without load

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Do not carry out chassis/wheel alignment with DIN load only:

If the technical requirements for alignment with ride height input are not in place.
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.

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 .
Read and comply with notes on Chassis allocation via optional extra. Refer to 32 00... SUSPENSION ASSIGNMENT VIA OPTIONAL EXTRAS .
Read and comply with More detailed information on chassis alignment system (Beissbarth). Refer to KINEMATIC DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT .

If necessary, prepare lifting platform.
Drive vehicle onto lifting platform.
If necessary, switch on chassis alignment system.
Move vehicle into design position. Refer to 32 00... MOVING VEHICLE INTO DESIGN POSITION .
Enter customer and vehicle data.
Identify chassis version and select vehicle. Refer to 32 00... IDENTIFICATION OF SUSPENSION WITHOUT LABEL and 32 00... SUSPENSION IDENTIFICATION BY WAY OF LABEL .
Enter tire pressure and tread depth.
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: Note: When using quick-clamping units, perform rim runout compensation after installing the pickups. Refer to 32 00... PERFORMING RIM RUNOUT COMPENSATION .
Remove locking pins from both rotary plate, align pickup using bubble level and activate.
If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.
Install brake tensioner.

E87, E90, E91:

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 - (E60) .

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 lowering front axle carrier in 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 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING and 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Version with Active Cruise Control: carry out fine adjustment.
Remove chassis/wheel alignment system.
Drive vehicle off lifting platform.