740I Rear Suspension

[BimmerBjarne]

The rear wheel camber angle has turned out to be too negative after replacement of shock absorber and some connecting arms on my BMW - 740i, 4,4 liter, 1997. It is not possible to adjust the camber angle correctly using the adjustment bolt and I think is it necessary to do some kind of correction where suspension arms are connected to the chassis.

Does anyone have experience in this field to share?

Thank you.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Did you replace both shocks? Are they standard?

As for the camber, not sure as they are live axles and should sit with a decent negative camber... Are the springs ok (not broken or weak)?

[BimmerBjarne]

Thank you Dabsy,

Both shocks and springs are brand new and have standard design. However the springs are a little stronger than the standard BMW springs. I think the camber is defined primarily by the suspension arms and connections.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

The only way the camber is affected on the rears is by worn bushes and/or "bent" components as it is factory set... Even on the fronts, you only need to adjust "Toe-in/out" as the McPherson Strut takes care of the camber (If fitted correctly!).