Alignment/Tire Wear Issues Due to Excessive Play in Rear Lower Ball Joints: BMW 540i Steering & Suspension

Problem overview

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.

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BMW 540i vehicles with this problem

7 model years affected

Average mileage: 150,000 miles

(150,000 - 150,000)

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Alignment/Tire Wear Issues Due to Excessive Play in Rear Lower Ball Joints on BMW 540i

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