driver front camber issue

ConnorGerrard · 03-28-2023, 05:59 AM

Hi All, hope someone can shed some ideas or opinions about the issue I’m having, my driver front tyre has some bad camber compared to all other tyres on the vehicle, it’s a 435D xDrive from 2015, I’ve been told that you can’t adjust the camber so something must be bent, but when visually inspecting the suspension parts I see nothing bent or snapped, nothing giving any play at all. I’m totally stumped at what this could be, see images below for better understanding. Only thing I can’t see is the inner of the wheel hub, it’s going into garage next Wednesday, but just asking for some ideas before then. Thanks

SuperLomi · 03-28-2023, 07:27 AM

Issues with the lower control arms would usually make camber go positive, as it would pull the wheel in. So I would suspect an issue with the strut - possibly bent. To see over 2 degree's it would be significant enough to see visually, I imagine (check under the dust boot). Could also be an issue with the strut mount, but less likely IMO.

I'd say there's a possibility the wheel is bent or the equipment wasn't set right, but your tire wear supports having significant camber.

Also, just as an FYI, your rear toe is a little on the low side. Dealer spec for total toe-in adjustment is 18' +/- 4'. Unless that's what you're asking for, you might want to have them adjust it once you figure out the issue up front and have it aligned again.

WagonHo · 03-28-2023, 12:17 PM

I agree with SuperLomi - look for a bent strut, toward the top, maybe where the view isn't as easy. I recently (within the past month) had an issue that created -3.5 deg camber on the driver's side front v. -1.0 on the passenger side. The issue was a bent strut that wasn't visible until we removed it. Also, it pushed through the steering knuckle joint - which was a bit more obvious on close inspection. New knuckle, strut and wheel bearing, and I'm at -1.1 and -1.0 degree camber up front.

Good luck sorting it.

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Originally Posted by SuperLomi

Issues with the lower control arms would usually make camber go positive, as it would pull the wheel in. So I would suspect an issue with the strut - possibly bent. To see over 2 degree's it would be significant enough to see visually, I imagine (check under the dust boot). Could also be an issue with the strut mount, but less likely IMO.

I'd say there's a possibility the wheel is bent or the equipment wasn't set right, but your tire wear supports having significant camber.

Also, just as an FYI, your rear toe is a little on the low side. Dealer spec for total toe-in adjustment is 18' +/- 4'. Unless that's what you're asking for, you might want to have them adjust it once you figure out the issue up front and have it aligned again.

Markyboyt · 03-28-2023, 01:58 PM

That spring perch (plate the spring sits on) looks on a very sharp angle in both pictures which show it. I’d check that and compare to the other side, also lift the boot up and visually inspect the strut. Would be worth doing some measurements between various points of the wheel hub and strut with the car on its wheels and comparing to the other side.

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ConnorGerrard Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 318d 2013, BMW 435D 2015 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 435D xDrive [0.00]	driver front camber issue Hi All, hope someone can shed some ideas or opinions about the issue I’m having, my driver front tyre has some bad camber compared to all other tyres on the vehicle, it’s a 435D xDrive from 2015, I’ve been told that you can’t adjust the camber so something must be bent, but when visually inspecting the suspension parts I see nothing bent or snapped, nothing giving any play at all. I’m totally stumped at what this could be, see images below for better understanding. Only thing I can’t see is the inner of the wheel hub, it’s going into garage next Wednesday, but just asking for some ideas before then. Thanks Attached Images
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SuperLomi First Lieutenant 204 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	Issues with the lower control arms would usually make camber go positive, as it would pull the wheel in. So I would suspect an issue with the strut - possibly bent. To see over 2 degree's it would be significant enough to see visually, I imagine (check under the dust boot). Could also be an issue with the strut mount, but less likely IMO. I'd say there's a possibility the wheel is bent or the equipment wasn't set right, but your tire wear supports having significant camber. Also, just as an FYI, your rear toe is a little on the low side. Dealer spec for total toe-in adjustment is 18' +/- 4'. Unless that's what you're asking for, you might want to have them adjust it once you figure out the issue up front and have it aligned again. Last edited by SuperLomi; 03-28-2023 at 09:08 AM..
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Markyboyt Private 35 Rep 72 Posts Drives: F36 435d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That spring perch (plate the spring sits on) looks on a very sharp angle in both pictures which show it. I’d check that and compare to the other side, also lift the boot up and visually inspect the strut. Would be worth doing some measurements between various points of the wheel hub and strut with the car on its wheels and comparing to the other side.
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