View Full Version : left rear tire "turned out" on '92 325i !!?


beammer
10-20-2007, 12:27 PM
on my 92 325i my left rear tire is slightly turned out. if you look at it from the back its like if you were looking at the front of the car and the wheel was turned out just slightly ?? i could see if it was leaned/toed out on the top or bottom, but this is turned outwards.

i do have a roaring(loud around 40 mph) coming from the back, but i'm pretty sure its the right rear tire(wheel bearing). i jacked it up and rocked the wheel left to right and there was noticeable play in the bearing. the left wheel had no play at all/rock steady ?

is there adjustments/alignment back there that can be made to fix this problem ?

thx !

thejlevie
10-20-2007, 01:33 PM
It rather sounds like you have worn or bent parts in the rear suspension. I'd highly recommend having the car inspected by an experienced BMW tech.

beammer
10-20-2007, 03:48 PM
so there is no alignment adjustments that can be made in the rear to fix this ?

allen201
10-20-2007, 04:45 PM
Search for "rear trailing arm bushing" or RTAB.

beammer
10-21-2007, 11:37 AM
thx allen !

allen201
10-21-2007, 11:46 AM
thx allen !

That's your rear toe alignment (the bracket). I don't know if it's your problem, but it's the only toe/thrust alignment related part on the back.

kinghawk
10-21-2007, 01:56 PM
There is three bolts just about under your rear side skirt jack points. That will swing the rear wheels toe in and out. I strongly recommend taking it to a alignment shop and have them take a look at it but doing this will help you limp it a few days if needed