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.
32 00... Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position
2009 BMW X5 35dSECTION 32 00... Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position
Necessary preliminary tasks:Â
- Check compliance with test conditions , bring vehicle to a stop if necessary. See 32 00... TEST CONDITIONS FOR CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .
- Version with air spring system: Carry out ride-height-calibration . See 37 12 012 CARRYING OUT RIDE-HEIGHT-CALIBRATION .
- Check vehicle interior and luggage compartment (incl. luggage compartment recess) for load, unload vehicle if necessary
- Introduce DIN load (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TECHNICAL DATA ) into vehicle
- Determine vehicle ride heightÂ
. See 31 33 095 MEASURING RIDE-LEVEL HEIGHT OF VEHICLE
.NOTE: If the vehicle ride height is not inside the tolerance (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TECHNICAL DATA ), the vehicle must be repaired (coil spring/leakage).
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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.