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 only BMW-approved balance weights.

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: Mounting Wheel In Balancing Machine

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

Basic flange
Wheel centering element
Type flange
Clamping nut

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

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IMPORTANT: To avoid clamping 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 vehicle. 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: Pressing Off Tire Side Wall 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: 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.

Retaining spring
Balance weight

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

Max. imbalance per wheel: see WHEEL AND TIRES - TECHNICAL DATA .

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Spring And Balance Weight

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NOTE: When using adhesive weights, proceed as follows:

Carefully remove any adhesive weights. Do not damage wheel rim when doing so.
Select suitable location for fitting.
Clean adhesive area thoroughly.