Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 BMW M6FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 Series | ||||
| Front | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -11/16 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | -.688 +/- .500 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 8 15/16 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | 8.938 +/- .500 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/32 +/- 1/64 | |||
| Decimal | .094 +/- .016 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 5/16 +/- 1/32 | |||
| Decimal | .313 +/- .031 | |||
| Toe-Out in Turns | ||||
| Inner | 41 5/16° | |||
| Outer | 33 15/16° | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | 13 15/16° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -1 3/4 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | -1.750 +/- .500 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | - | |||
| Decimal | - | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/32 +/- 1/32 | |||
| Decimal | .094 +/- .031 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 5/16 +/- 1/16 | |||
| Decimal | .313 +/- .063 | |||
| Toe-Out in Turns | ||||
| Inner | - | |||
| Outer | - | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | - | |||
| 528e, 535i, 635CSi, L6 & M6 | ||||
| Front | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -5/16 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | -.313 +/- .500 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 8 1/4 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | 8.250 +/- .500 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/32 +/- 1/32 | |||
| Decimal | .094 +/- .031 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/16 | |||
| Decimal | .188 +/- .063 | |||
| Toe-Out in Turns | ||||
| Inner | 43 3/4° | |||
| Outer | 33° | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | 12 3/16° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -2 5/16 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | -2.313 +/- .500 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | - | |||
| Decimal | - | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/32 +/- 1/32 | |||
| Decimal | .094 +/- .031 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/16 | |||
| Decimal | .188 +/- .063 | |||
| Toe-Out in Turns | ||||
| Inner | - | |||
| Outer | - | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | - | |||
| 735i, L7 | ||||
| Front | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .500 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 9 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | 9.0 +/- .500 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 1/32 +/- 1/32 | |||
| Decimal | .031 +/- .031 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 1/16 +/- 1/16 | |||
| Decimal | .063 +/- .063 | |||
| Toe-Out in Turns | ||||
| Inner | 43 3/4° | |||
| Outer | 33° | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | 11 7/8° | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -1 9/16 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Decimal | -1.563 +/- .500 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | - | |||
| Decimal | - | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | 3/32 +/- 1/32 | |||
| Decimal | .094 +/- .031 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/16 | |||
| Decimal | .188 +/- .063 | |||
| Toe-Out in Turns | ||||
| Inner | - | |||
| Outer | - | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | - | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut torque in Ft. Lbs (N.m) | 59-66 (80-90) | |||
Factory Service Tools
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Disclosure: Verified tool recommendations may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.