36 10 508 Stationary Wheel Balancing

Special tools required: 

• 36 1 010 
• 36 1 020 

See WHEEL AND TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove wheel .

Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread pattern and larger contaminants.

Check tire pressure, check tire for condition, damage, flat spots (out-of-round caused by e.g. stopping the car with hot tires); if necessary, check wheel and tire for radial and lateral runout .

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Balancing Machine

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Use BMW-approved centering elements of relevant balancing machine manufacturers.

1. Basic flange
2. Wheel centering element
3. Type flange
4. Clamping nut

Also refer to section on WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT .

Fig 2: Identifying Basic Flange, Wheel Centering Element And Clamping Nut

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Balance wheel in accordance with operating instructions of relevant balancing machine.

On light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flange, proceed as follows:

1. Gently force off tire side wall with special tool 36 1 020  at appropriate point from rim flange.
2. Install retaining clip (1).
3. Remove special tool 36 1 020  .
   Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clip

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Raise retaining clip with special tool 36 1 010  . Slide balance weight underneath and allow it to snap into place.

Fig 4: Raising Retaining Clip With Special Tool 36 1 010

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Arrangement of balance weights for light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flanges.

1. Spring retainer
2. Balance weight

Adhesive weights must be used on all other light-alloy rims (See WHEELS for maximum imbalance per wheel).

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Retainer And Balance Weight

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1. Carefully remove any adhesive weights. Do not damage rim when doing so.
2. Select suitable location for fitting.
3. Clean adhesive area thoroughly.