Caster 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.
NOTE:
Caster is defined by design and cannot be adjusted except by correcting components which may be damaged or faulty.
- Check if rubber mounts for tension/traction strut are defective and replace if necessary.
- Check if tension/traction strut is misshaped and replace if necessary.
- Check if control arm is deformed and replace if necessary.
- Check if spring strut shock absorber is deformed and replace if necessary.
- Check if wheel house (spring strut mount) is deformed and repair front end if necessary.
- Check if there is distortion in floor assembly (engine carrier) and repair body if necessary.