Attaching the front left wheel

Mounting the wheel 

• Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011  .

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  Do not operate special tool 2 344 011  with an impact screwdriver.

• Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner.
• 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.

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• 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.

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Brake disc to front wheel hub
  M8 Replace screw.	Tightening torque  16 Nm

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Brake disc to rear wheel hub
  M8 Replace screw.	Tightening torque  16 Nm

  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 SPECIFICATION
  
  

  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.
• Apply a thin layer of grease to the front and rear wheel hubs (1) to protect against corrosion.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  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 
  A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion.
• 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.

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Check 

• Check lug bolts for wear. 

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Result 

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

Measure

• Replace lug bolts.

  Parts:  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.

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• 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).