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.
2000 BMW M5FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear (E39)
- Unfasten screws and remove trim. See Fig 1.
- Before adjusting, replace disk collar nut (1) and ensure eccentric washer (2) is correctly located. See Fig 2. Tighten disk collar nut to specification. See E39 under TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
- Unfasten disk collar nut 1/2 to 1 complete turn.
- Adjust toe-in using the eccentric screw. See Fig 3. Adjust precisely to specification. See E39 under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.
- Ensure that eccentric washer (2) is correctly located. See Fig 2. Tighten down disk collar nut (1) to specification. See E39 under TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
CAUTION:
If the disk collar nut is tightened down more than 10 times during adjustment, it must be replaced. The self-locking effect becomes too slight.
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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.