36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove WHEEL

IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.

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: Checking Wheel And Tire For Radial And Lateral Runout

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

Basic flange
Wheel centering element
Type flange
Clamping nut

Also refer to information on WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT .

Fig 2: Identifying BMW-Approved Centering Elements

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IMPORTANT: To avoid retooling errors, it will be necessary to fit the wheel on the balancing machine in the same way (e.g. valve facing down) as it is then fitted on the car.
Balance wheel in accordance with operating instructions of relevant balancing machine.

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

Gently force off tire side wall with special tool 36 1 020 at appropriate point from rim flange.
Install retaining clip (1).
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.

Spring retainer
Balance weight

Adhesive weights must be used on all other light-alloy rims.

MAX. IMBALANCE PER WHEEL .

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Retainer And Balance Weight

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NOTE: When using adhesive weights, proceed as follows:

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

IMPORTANT: On the E87 with 16" tires, do not use stick-on weights; use only clamp-on weights instead.