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Originally Posted by mdfud
i recently purchased an 08 X5 4.8 w/ 5600 miles that was cpo'd by the dealer (schomp in denver). on the drive home to utah the steering wheel listed slightly to the left so i took it to the dealer here and had them check the alignment. the dealer in denver had not included all the options, i.e., active steering, sport suspension, etc. on the alignment and, as a result, it was out of alignment. the dealer here was able to align everything to specs with the exception of the right front camber (target is -0'20' and it measured 0'13'). dealer said i need to replace the upper control arm ($780) in order to align it. i had it checked by an independent alignment shop; they agreed it was slightly out and that the only way to align would be to replace the upper control arm. everyone who's looked at it can't see any damage from an accident (carfax checked clean when i purchased) but i have no idea which way to go. input greatly appreciated. TIA.
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About 20 months back I had some control arm issues on my first X5 E70, well they thought it was control top wisbone arm problems, turned out to be Castor, anyway they flew 3 different arms out from Germany that had different angle degrees on them. Expensive excersise, is it possible the previous owner hit a big pothole and bent a arm.
If it was me I would get it measured to see if it was actually bent first, and then have it checked to make sure if they do put a new arm on which version it is, it may have been always out of alignment! and your paying $780 which should be a BMW cost. I would see if you can contact the old owner as him about it.
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Last edited by watrob; 05-12-2009 at 07:18 PM.
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