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Installing the front right 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.
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The mounting bolt (1) for the brake disk cannot protrude on the contact surface (2) between the brake disk and the rim.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Do not  grease the wheel hubs and wheel centering in models G80, G82 and G83.
CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

Consumable 
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
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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Do not  grease the wheel hubs and wheel centering in models G80, G82 and G83.
CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION

Consumable 
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
G10045982Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion.

This process is intended to prevent damage to the brake disc.

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Check 

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Result 

» Spots (> 30%) of the bearing surface (1) of the taper on the screw head show silvery wear.

Measure

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.
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