Alignment/Tire Wear Issues Due to Excessive Play in Rear Lower Ball Joints on BMW 740i

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

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 740i vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 180,000 miles
(180,000 - 180,000)

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