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.
1988 BMW 535is AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | -5/16 +/- 1/2 | ||
| Decimal | -.31 +/- .50 | ||
| Caster in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 8 1/4 +/- 1/2 | ||
| Decimal | 8.25 +/- .50 | ||
| Toe-In in Inches | |||
| Fraction | 3/32 +/- 1/32 | ||
| Decimal | .09 +/- .03 | ||
| Toe-In in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/16 | ||
| Decimal | .19 +/- .06 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns | |||
| Inner | 43 3/4° | ||
| Outer | 33° | ||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | 13 1/4° +/- 1/2° | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | -2 5/16 +/- 1/2 | ||
| Decimal | -2.31 +/- .50 | ||
| Toe-In in Inches | |||
| Fraction | 1/32 +/- 1/32 | ||
| Decimal | .09 +/- .03 | ||
| Toe-In in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 1/16 | ||
| Decimal | .19 +/- .06 | ||
Factory Service Tools
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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.