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'
(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'

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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

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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

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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.

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