Riding Height Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 540i, 2003 BMW 530i, and 2003 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Load front seats with 150 Lbs. (68 kg) each. On vehicles with back seats, load center of back seat with 150 Lbs. (68 kg). Load 31 Lbs. (14 kg) in center of trunk and fill fuel tank.
Measure actual ride-level height from wheel-house lower edge to rim flange at height of wheel center. Determine average value of each wheel after lifting and lowering vehicle body and then average value of axle from these values. Ride height measurement must be within.04" (10 mm) of each side. For specifications, see RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS . If ride height is not correct, see appropriate FRONT article.