36 10 508 Balancing wheel dynamically (wheel removed)

Special Tools Required: 

• 36 1 010
• 36 1 020

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

Check pressure and condition of tires, check for damage and flat spots (caused by long standing time of car on tires which have been run hot) and, 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  .

Fig 1: Checking Wheel And Tire For Radial And Lateral Runout

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

Fig 2: Identifying BMW Centering Elements Of Relevant Balancing Machine Manufacturers

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1. Basic flange
2. Centre
3. Type flange
4. Clamping nut

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).
   Fig 3: Installing Retaining Clip

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3. Remove special tool 36 1 020.

Raise retaining clip with special tool 36 1 010.

Fig 4: Raising Retaining Clip With Special Tool 36 1 010

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Slide balance weight underneath and allow it to snap into place.

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

1. Spring retainer.
2. Balance weight.

Fig 5: Identifying Arrangement Of Balance Weights For Light-Alloy Rims With Distinctive J-Shape Rim Flanges

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

Max. out-of-balance per wheel, refer to 36 10 WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , 36 10 WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS or 36 10 WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS .