36 10 508 Balancing wheel dynamically (wheel removed)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to WHEEL & TIRES - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

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 WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , 36 10 WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS or 36 10 WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS .

Fig 1: Installing Wheel In Balancing Machine

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

Fig 2: Identifying BMW-Approved Centering Elements

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Basic flange
Wheel centering element
Type flange
Clamping nut

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).

Fig 3: Installing Retaining Clip With Special Tool 36 1 020

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Remove special tool 36 1 020.

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.

Spring retainer
Balance weight

Fig 5: Identifying Balance Weights Arrangement For Light-Alloy Rims

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

Max. imbalance per wheel, refer to 36 10 WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , 36 10 WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS or 36 10 WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS .

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" tyres, do not use stick-on weights; use only clamp-on weights instead.