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Report: Alignment/Tire Wear Issues Due to Excessive Play in Rear Lower Ball Joints

BMW 525i Problem
4 Reports

Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003

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The rear lower ball joints may wear causing alignment and tire wear issues as a result of the excessive play in these joints. Our technicians tell us a 4wheel alignment should be performed after ball joint replacement.

  • Report #1
    525i, 2003 BMW 525i, 96,000 mi
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     Rookie

    seem to drift right to left new Z rated tires and alinement 4 wheel had a flat replace with spare and drift want a way H rated tire on right front.

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