2002 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan chassis specifications

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Condition	Value


Camber front	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°40'

expand_moreCamber rear


Setting	-1°49'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value	-1°50'+0°15'-0°15'


Caster front	6°49'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position


With 15" rims	1.8–1.87 ft1.8–1.87 ft549–569 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.84–1.91 ft1.84–1.91 ft562–582 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.89–1.96 ft1.89–1.96 ft577–597 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft590–610 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position


With 15" rims	1.71–1.78 ft1.71–1.78 ft522–542 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.76–1.82 ft1.76–1.82 ft535–555 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.8–1.87 ft1.8–1.87 ft550–570 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm


Toe-in front (total toe)	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreToe-in rear


Setting	0°10'+0°08'-0°08'
Test value	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreTread front


M5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)	4.97 ft4.97 ft1516 mm

expand_moreTread rear

expand_moreM5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)


With M technology	5.02 ft5.02 ft1529 mm
Otherwise	4.99 ft4.99 ft1520 mm

expand_moreWheel base


M5 with gasoline V8 4.9 L 394 HP engine (1998.10–2003.6)	9.28 ft9.28 ft2830 mm


Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle)	20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)	18°17'+0°30'-0°30'

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Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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Maintenance Items

Service Intervals

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2002 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan Fourth generation LCI Chassis Specifications

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