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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.
  1. Check if rubber mounts for tension/traction strut are defective and replace if necessary.
  2. Check if tension/traction strut is misshaped and replace if necessary.
  3. Check if control arm is deformed and replace if necessary.
  4. Check if spring strut shock absorber is deformed and replace if necessary.
  5. Check if wheel house (spring strut mount) is deformed and repair front end if necessary.
  6. Check if there is distortion in floor assembly (engine carrier) and repair body if necessary.