Replaced wheel bearing, tire still has play

WiscoZ4 · 01-23-2022, 02:09 PM

Long time lurker, first post...

My 2006 Z4 3.0si has play in both front wheels after an extensive refresh. I had a ECS 'Level 2' suspension refresh kit installed along with new Bilstein B4 shocks and new wheel bearings. When I had the alignment done the tech found that there is still play in the front wheels. While I didn't go with the best quality of wheel bearings possible. I did the wheel bearing install and verified that they were properly torqued, 290 Newton meters (220 ft/lbs) I don't think there should still be play. The wheels are 18" BMW, but I'm not sure they are original to the car. I'm the 4th owner and don't know what they came with. Does anyone have any ideas?

grannyknot · 01-23-2022, 04:49 PM

Have you checked the mounting bolts holding the king pin to the strut?

WiscoZ4 · 01-23-2022, 05:04 PM

I have not, unfortunately I won't be able to get to check on them until next weekend. I also need to check to see if an eccentric bolt in the rear was properly installed, LR aligned perfectly, RR is just out of spec.

B328iC · 01-27-2022, 10:17 AM

I think the image you show is for an M version. Don't believe he has one. The regular Z4 front suspension is a bit different.

grannyknot · 01-27-2022, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by B328iC

I think the image you show is for an M version. Don't believe he has one. The regular Z4 front suspension is a bit different.

Oops, sorry about that OP.

WiscoZ4 · 02-02-2022, 11:54 AM

Thanks for clarifying M vs 3.0si, When I looked at Real OEM diagram it didn't look the same.

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WiscoZ4 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Replaced wheel bearing, tire still has play Long time lurker, first post... My 2006 Z4 3.0si has play in both front wheels after an extensive refresh. I had a ECS 'Level 2' suspension refresh kit installed along with new Bilstein B4 shocks and new wheel bearings. When I had the alignment done the tech found that there is still play in the front wheels. While I didn't go with the best quality of wheel bearings possible. I did the wheel bearing install and verified that they were properly torqued, 290 Newton meters (220 ft/lbs) I don't think there should still be play. The wheels are 18" BMW, but I'm not sure they are original to the car. I'm the 4th owner and don't know what they came with. Does anyone have any ideas?
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grannyknot Captain 951 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Have you checked the mounting bolts holding the king pin to the strut? Attached Images __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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WiscoZ4 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I have not, unfortunately I won't be able to get to check on them until next weekend. I also need to check to see if an eccentric bolt in the rear was properly installed, LR aligned perfectly, RR is just out of spec.
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B328iC Private First Class 47 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 97 328iC, 2003 Z4 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Miamisburg, Ohio iTrader: (1)	I think the image you show is for an M version. Don't believe he has one. The regular Z4 front suspension is a bit different.
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WiscoZ4 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Thanks for clarifying M vs 3.0si, When I looked at Real OEM diagram it didn't look the same.
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