36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

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Special tools required:

36 1 010
36 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheel

IMPORTANT: Use BMW approved balance weights only.

Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tire tread and greater soiling.

Check tire pressure, tire condition, damage, flat spots (irregularities caused by, e.g. parking vehicle with overheated tires). Where applicable, check WHEEL AND TIRES for radial and lateral runout.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel In Balancing Machine

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Use BMW approved wheel centering for relevant balancing machine manufacturer.

Basic flange
Wheel centering element
Type flange
Nut

Also refer to section on Workshop Equipment.

Fig 2: Identifying Basic Flange, Wheel Centering Element, Type Flange And Clamping Nut

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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 clamp (1).
Remove special tool 36 1 020.

Fig 3: Removing 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: Raising 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.

Spring retainer
Balance weight

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

Maximum imbalance per wheel. See WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS , WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS or WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS .

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.