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31 33 095 Measuring Ride-Level Height Of Vehicle

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  1. Ensure vehicle is on ground and in normal loaded position with 150 lbs. (68 kg) in each front seat. Place seats in central position. Load 31 lbs. (14 kg) in the luggage area and ensure a full tank of fuel.
  2. Determine actual ride-level height (A) by measuring from lower edge of Special Tool (32 4 110) to rim flange at wheel center. See Fig 1. If determined value deviates from specified target value: see RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Measuring Ride Level Height With Special Tool
G00313207Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application  
Tolerance ride height in normal position max +/- 10 mm
in design position max +/- 2 mm
Difference ride height between left/right in - normal position 10 mm
in design position 2 mm
Front Axle - Ride Height R50 Series
15" Rim 665
16" Rim 678
17" Rim 693
18" Rim 705
Front Axle - Ride Height R50 Sport Suspension and R50/R53 Sports Suspension Plus
15" Rim 658
16" Rim 671
17" Rim 686
18" Rim 698
John Cooper Works Sport Suspension
15" Rim 649
16" Rim 662
17" Rim 677
18" Rim 690