Mounting the wheel
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest evenly against the brake disc.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest evenly against the brake disc.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.
- Clean the lug bolts.
Check the lug bolts and threads for damage, replace lug bolts if necessary.
- Replace corroded lug bolts.
Parts: Lug bolts
- Position wheels as per identification on the tires.
- Tighten the lug bolts (arrows) as follows:
Screw in the lug bolts crosswise by hand force.
Evenly hand-tighten the lug bolts crosswise in order to center the rim.
Use the torque wrench to tighten the lug bolts crosswise.
Tighten all lug bolts crosswise again to check.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Lug bolts | ||
| M14/SW17 Screw in lug bolts and evenly tighten crosswise by hand in order to center the wheel rim. Tighten lug bolts to the prescribed tightening torque with a calibrated torque wrench in a crosswise sequence. Check all the lug bolts in the same order or retighten to the prescribed tightening torque again. |
Tightening torque Check |
140 Nm 140 Nm |