36 10 508 Stationary Wheel Balancing

Special tools required: 

• 36 1 010 
• 36 1 020 

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  . See WHEEL AND TIRES - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 1: Mounting Wheel In Balancing Machine

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

Also refer to section on WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT .

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

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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 And Special Tool (36 1 020)

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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: Identifying 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.

Max. imbalance per wheel.  See WHEEL AND TIRES - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Retainer And Balance Weight

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