Stationary wheel balance

Precondition 

• WHEEL REMOVED .

Preliminary work 

• Refer to PREPARING THE WHEEL FOR BALANCE .

• Procedure for stationary wheel balance must be taken from the relevant operating instructions issued by the balancing machine manufacturer! 
• On light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flange, proceed as follows.
• Gently push off tire sidewall from rim flange at the appropriate point using special tool 0 492 516 (36 1 020)  .
• Insert retaining clip (1).
• Remove special tool 0 492 516 (36 1 020)  .

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• Lift retaining clip using special tool 2 451 684.
• Slide balance weight underneath and allow it to engage.

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• When using adhesive weights, proceed as follows.
• Carefully remove any adhesive weights.

  Do not damage rim when doing so.

• Select suitable bonding surface on the wheel rim.
• Thoroughly clean bonding surface.