Suspension and Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment E46/M3 CSL

Front axle - Wheel alignment

Observe test conditions
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Front axle:
Total toe 0° 4' ±7'
Camber -1° 45' ±20'
(diff between L/R max 30')
Track differential angle with 20° lock on inside wheel -1° 40' ±30'
Caster
(diff between L/R max 30')
With ±10° wheel lock 7° 34' ±30'
With ±20° wheel lock 7° 48' ±30'
Front wheel displacement 0° ±10'
Maximum wheel lock
Inside wheel approx. ° 40.85
Outside wheel approx. ° 33.65

Rear axle - Wheel alignment

Rear axle:
Total toe 0° 4' ±6'
Camber -1° 50' ±15'
(diff between L/R max 15')
Geometrical axis deviation 0° ±4'

Ride Height E46/M3 CSL

Front axle - ride height

Ride level in normal position (attach tape measure to rim flange at bottom middle and measure to lower edge of wheel arch)

Tolerance ride height in:

#Normal position max. 10mm
#Design position max. 2mm

Difference ride height between left/right in:

#Normal position max. 10mm
#Design position max. 2mm
Series
18" rim 594mm
19" rim 607mm

Rear axle - ride height

Ride level in normal position (attach tape measure to rim flange at bottom middle and measure to lower edge of wheel arch)

Tolerance ride height in:

#Normal position max. 10mm
#Design position max. 2mm

Difference ride height between left/right in:

#Normal position max. 10mm
#Design position max. 2mm
Series
18" rim 589mm
19" rim 602mm

Chassis/wheel alignment - normal position E46/M3/M3 CSL

Car loaded down to normal position.

Vehicle with complete equipment for normal operation with:

2 x 68kg on front seats (seats central position)
1 x 14kg in luggage compartment (centre) and full fuel tank.