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 dirt contaminations.

Check tire pressure and tire for condition, damage, flat spots (irregularities caused by e.g. parking of vehicle with tires which have run hot). If necessary, check WHEEL AND TYRE  for radial and lateral runout.

Fig 1: Fitting Wheel On Balancing Machine

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

1. Basic flange
2. Wheel centering element
3. Type flange
4. Clamping nut

Fig 2: Identifying Basic Flange, Wheel Centering Element, Type Flange 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 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 Using 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: Lifting Retaining Clip Using Special Tool (36 1 010)

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

1. Retaining spring
2. Balance weight

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

Max. imbalance per wheel: see TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS , ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , or STEEL AND ALUMINIUM STRIP WHEELS .

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Spring And Balance Weight

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