2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation Chassis Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreSafety vehicle
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°30'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°30'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_moreAll other modifications
Setting -2°00'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -2°00'+0°25'-0°25'
expand_moreConditions for axle measurement
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
Safety vehicle 2 x 68 Kg on the front seats, 1 x
14 Kg in the boot, fully fuelled.
Otherwise 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg
on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot,
with full fuel tank.
All other modifications 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg
on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot,
with full fuel tank.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreSafety vehicle
With 17" rims 1.95–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.03–2.1 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 16" rims 1.96–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 2.01–2.07 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.05–2.12 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.09–2.16 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.95–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.03–2.1 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.85–1.92 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.95–2.05 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 16" rims 1.96–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 2.01–2.07 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.05–2.12 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.09–2.16 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.95–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.03–2.1 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.85–1.92 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.95–2.05 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreFront tire pressure
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreSafety vehicle
With 17" rims 1.9–1.96 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.98–2.04 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 16" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.95–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.03–2.1 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.85–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.9–1.96 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.98–2.04 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.8–1.86 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.85–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.89–1.95 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.93–1.99 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 16" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.95–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.03–2.1 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.85–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.9–1.96 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.98–2.04 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.8–1.86 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.85–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.89–1.95 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.93–1.99 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreRear tire pressure
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 2.4 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreSafety vehicle
Setting 0°12'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°12'+0°12'-0°12'
Setting 0°08'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°08'+0°12'-0°12'
expand_moreAll other modifications
Setting 0°08'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°08'+0°12'-0°12'
expand_moreToe-in rear
Setting 0°18'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°18'+0°12'-0°12'
Tread front 5.09–5.12 ft
expand_moreTread rear
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 5.19 ft
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 5.19 ft
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 5.19 ft
All other modifications 5.11–5.19 ft
expand_moreWheel base
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 9.47 ft
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 9.47 ft
530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3) 9.47 ft
All other modifications 9.48 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
Safety vehicle 18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis 18°17'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis 18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension 18°13'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
With heavy-duty chassis 18°17'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis 18°19'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension 18°13'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations

In 2003 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Sedan. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fourth generation LCI

E39

BMW 5 Series Sedan Fifth generation model years

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