36 10 508 Stationary Wheel Balancing

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 

Remove old balance weights, stones in treads and larger pieces of dirt.

Fig 1: Checking Tire

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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 .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Elements

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

1. Gently force off tire sidewall 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: Installing 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

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

Fig 5: Arranging Balance Weights

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1. Spring retainer
2. Balance weight

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

Max. out -of-balance per wheel, refer to WHEEL AND TIRES - TECHNICAL DATA - X5 (4.4I) .