36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see WHEEL AND TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

36 1 010
36 1 020

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove wheel. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR 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. Refer to 36 10 209 CHECKING FRONT AND REAR WHEEL FOR FACE AND RADIAL RUNOUT .

Fig 1: Fitting Wheel On Balancing Machine

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

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Elements Of Balancing Machine

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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 sidewall with special tool 36 1 020 at appropriate point from rim flange.
Install retaining clip (1).
Remove special tool 36 1 020.

Fig 3: Forcing Off Tire Sidewall With Tire Pliers
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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 Tire Pliers

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

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

Max. imbalance per wheel. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRES - TECHNICAL DATA- 545I (4.4L) .

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.