36 10 209 Checking front and rear wheel for face and radial runout

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

IMPORTANT: Wheel bearing must be OK!

Lift vehicle.

Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for lateral runout.

Fig 1: Checking Wheel With Special Tool (Lateral Runout)

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Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for radial runout.

Fig 2: Checking Wheel With Special Tool (Radial Runout)

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If applicable, remove balance weights.

Check lateral runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).

Fig 3: Checking Lateral Runout Of Rim With Special Tool

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Check radial runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).

Fig 4: Check Radial Runout Of Rim With Special Tool

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