Mounting the wheel
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The contact surface between the brake disc and the wheel rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. There is otherwise a risk of the wheel becoming loose at a later time.
The contact surface between the brake disc and the wheel rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. There is otherwise a risk of the wheel becoming loose at a later time.
- Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011
.
Do not operate special tool 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver.
- Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner (see applicable BMW parts catalogue ).
- In the event of grease residues in the area of the wheel bolt holes, remove and clean the brake disk.
- Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011
.
Do not operate special tool 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver.
- Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner (see applicable BMW parts catalogue
).
- Check if the mounting bolt (1) has been fitted correctly for the brake disk.
The mounting bolt (1) for the brake disk cannot protrude on the contact surface (2) between the brake disk and the rim.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not grease the wheel hubs and wheel centering in models G80, G82 and G83. - Lightly grease the wheel centering (1) in the rim.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Brake block paste
* TU = Trade Unit. TU numbers cannot be ordered! For invoicing purposes only.3 g, Bag 83192158851 100 g, Tube 83192158852 5 g, TU* 83230140233 NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not grease the wheel hubs and wheel centering in models G80, G82 and G83. - Apply a thin layer of grease to the front and rear wheel hubs (1) to protect against corrosion.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Brake block paste
* TU = Trade Unit. TU numbers cannot be ordered! For invoicing purposes only.3 g, Bag 83192158851 100 g, Tube 83192158852 5 g, TU* 83230140233 NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion (see applicable BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue ). - In vehicles with M Carbon ceramic brake: The wheel lifter must be used to install the wheel
.
This process is intended to prevent damage to the brake disc.
Check
- Check lug bolts for wear .
Result
» Spots (> 30%) of the bearing surface (1) of the taper on the screw head show silvery wear.
Measure
- Replace lug bolts.
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.
- Replace the corroded lug bolts (arrows).
Parts: Lug bolts
- Clean wheel bolts (arrows).
- Check lug bolts (arrows) and threads for damage, replace lug bolts (arrows) if necessary.
- Join and tighten the lug bolts (arrows).
Follow-up work
- Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .