Remove or install front or rear wheel (X5 M)

Special tools required:

36 1 300
83 30 2 459 458
81 25 2 344 011
36 1 335
36 2 010

CAUTION: In M-vehicles, discs for increasing the coefficient of friction (1) may be installed between the brake disc and wheel rim on the front axle (refer to applicable BMW parts catalogue)!

This disc for increasing the coefficient of friction (1) must be installed again or, in the event of damage, be replaced!

Center disc for increasing the coefficient of friction (1) using special tool 83 30 2 459 458 (3 centering pins) on brake disc and install!

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: On M vehicles with winter tires, different rim widths must be taken into account!

With the same tire sizes, different rim widths can be fitted!

The fact that the wider rims are only fitted on the rear axle must be taken into account!

CAUTION: The wheel is balanced electronically.

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION on raising the vehicle.

Adhere to the INSTRUCTIONS on initializing the Run Flat Indicator (RPA).

During the installation of all four wheels (e.g. when changing from summer to winter wheels), the tire pressure must be checked!

Observe NOTES on compensating for tolerance of the RDC!

To avoid tire damage, advise the customer to check the tire pressure on a regular basis (see Owner's Handbook)!

Observe the following procedure to prevent clamping errors and imbalance:

Loosen the wheel studs.
Wheel positioned with valve facing down.
If several wheels are simultaneously removed, mark installation position of wheels on tires (e.g. with a piece of chalk).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mark out wheel to wheel hub.
Mark out lockable wheel stud in relation to wheel.
Loosen wheel bolts. Remove wheel.

CAUTION: Some of the rim styling must be positioned in a certain direction!

The assignment of left and right, or front and rear must be carried out using the applicable BMW parts catalogue!

Observe direction-of-rotation arrow on the wheel rim.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Contact surfaces between:

brake disc and wheel rim.
brake disc and wheel hub.

must be clean and free from grease.

Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from contact surface with a drill and special tool 81 25 2 344 011.

CAUTION: Do not operate special tool 81 25 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver!

NOTE: Degrease the contact surface using universal cleaner, refer to the applicable BMW Parts Catalogue.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: If there are grease residues in the area of the wheel stud hole, the brake disc must be removed and cleaned.

Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from contact surface with a drill and special tool 81 25 2 344 011.

CAUTION: Do not operate special tool 81 25 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver!

NOTE: Degrease the contact surface using universal cleaner, refer to the applicable BMW Parts Catalogue..

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check brake disc retaining bolt (1) for tight fit.

CAUTION: Mounting bolt (1) must not under any circumstances protrude over contact surface (2) between brake disc and wheel rim.

Tightening torque brake disc retaining bolt:

Front axle 34 11 1AZ .
Rear axle 34 21 1AZ .

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Apply a thin coat of GREASE to wheel centering (1) in wheel rim.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Front and rear wheel hub in the area (1) is coated with thin layer of ANTI-CORROSION PASTE for the protection against corrosion.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: To release and tighten lockable wheel bolts, use a matching adapter from special tool 36 1 300, 36 1 335 or 36 2 010.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Clean wheel bolts and check threads for damage, replace if necessary.

Replace corroded wheel bolts.

CAUTION: Do not apply oil to wheel studs.

CAUTION: Wheel bolts must be replaced as soon as flat areas >30% of the supporting conical surface (1) on the screw head no longer have a dark coating or silver-colored wear is visible! See graphic!

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances use pneumatic or electric screwdrivers to screw in and tighten the wheel bolts.

CAUTION: The wheel rim must rest uniformly against the brake disc.

In the case of non-original BMW wheel studs/rims it may be necessary to retighten the wheel studs on account of setting properties (Follow the manufacturer's instructions).

Tightening specifications:

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw in wheel bolts and evenly tighten crosswise by hand in order to center the wheel rim.
Tighten down wheel studs in crosswise sequence with a calibrated torque wrench to prescribed tightening torque 36 10 1AZ .
Check all the wheel bolts in the same order or retighten to the prescribed tightening torque again.