31... Procedure for base suspension setting M3 GTS/CTR

2011 BMW M3 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 31... Procedure for base suspension setting M3 GTS/CTR
IMPORTANT:

The suspension setting must always be performed in NORMAL POSITION !

Only perform the ADJUSTMENT OF THE RIDE HEIGHTΒ  on the front and rear axle in rebounded state.

After adjustment of ride height, set vehicle on wheels, move back and forth approx. 3-5 m. (to release vehicle tension), CHECK RIDE HEIGHT and if necessary adjust again!

Procedure:

  1. Adjust vehicle to ride height "street setup"
    • Vehicle in normal position
    • Ride height VA 613 mm/HA 597 mm
  2. Check toe and camber values, adjust if necessary
  3. Adjust vehicle to ride height "race setup"
    • Vehicle in normal position
    • Ride height VA 597 mm/HA 585 mm
  4. Sealing "race setup"
    • Fit new stop ring on spring cup limit position, and tear off bolt (see the following illustrations)
  5. Adjust vehicle to ride height "street setup" again (delivery status)
    • See point Β 1
    • Fit C-clips and check ride height (see the following illustrations)
  6. Check vehicle suspension settings again (CAMBER/TOE VALUES )
  7. Perform damper adjustment (rebound and compression stage) for VA and HA

Front axle:Β 

For point Β 4:

Turn stop ring (1) to spring cup (2) limit position.

Apply bolt (3), until bolt head breaks off!

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Ring, Spring Cup, And Bolt
G00524427Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

For point Β 5:

Fit C-clips (1).

Turn spring cup (2) to C-Clip limit position.

Apply set screw to spring cup.

Tightening torque: 1-2 Nm

Fig 2: Fitting C-Clips And Turning Spring Cup (Front Axle)
G00524428Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Rear axle:Β 

For point Β 4:

Fit stop ring (3) to spring cup (1) limit position.

Apply shear screw until screw head breaks off.

For point Β 5:

Fit C-clips (2).

Turn spring cup (1) to C-Clip limit position.

Fig 3: Fitting C-Clips And Turning Spring Cup (Rear Axle)
G00524429Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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