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Worn trailing arm bushings is probable cause... (archive)
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Posted by Steve Cannata on July 24, 2001 at 04:03:50:

In Reply to: Tire/Wheel Problem on my 88 325iX posted by Pete Ackerly on July 22, 2001 at 20:49:33:

I have a 90ix. The toe was way off on the right rear so I went with adjustable bushings. Have a four wheel alignment done and compare to specs. Ask the tech to visually inspect the bushings for wear and the trailing arm for damage. If you know the vehicle has not been in an accident there is no reason for the trailing arm to be bent. Replacing the bushings is made a PIA by the fuel tank inlet, if the inlet were just a 1/2" shorter, no problem. If you do this, make sure you have very little gas in the tank.
Good luck, feel free to email any questions,
Steve
90 ix
85 Corvette 6spd Z51


I just bought a 325iX with 186K miles on it. The car is really great, but I have noticed one problem...

The passenger side rear wheel is slightly canted out away from the car. I first noticed it because of the funny wear pattern on the rear tire. The tire is wearing on the inside and not much on the center of the tire.

Is it a bad wheel bearing? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.




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