Install the front left and right wheels
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Mounting the wheel
Clean the contact surfaces between the brake disc and the wheel rim
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Contact surface between brake disk and rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. Otherwise there is a risk of the wheel coming loose at a later stage.
Contact surface between brake disk and rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. Otherwise there is a risk of the wheel coming loose at a later stage.
- 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 BMW Group Parts).
- If there are grease deposits in the area of the wheel bolt holes, remove and clean the brake disc.
- 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 BMW Group Parts).
- 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 SPECIFICATIONBrake disc to front wheel hub M8 Tightening torque 16 Nm TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONBrake disc to rear wheel hub M8 Tightening torque 16 Nm - Lightly grease the wheel centering (1) in the rim.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Brake block paste
*TU = Trade Unit. TU3g, Bag 83192158851 numbers cannot be ordered! For invoicing purposes only. 100g Tube 83192158852 5g, TU* 83230140233 - Lightly grease the front and rear wheel hubs in the area (1) for protection against corrosion.CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
Brake block paste
*TU = Trade Unit. TU3g, Bag 83192158851 numbers cannot be ordered! For invoicing purposes only. 100 g, Tube 83192158852 5g, TU* 83230140233 - In vehicles with M Carbon ceramic brake: The wheel assembly jack must be used to install the wheel (see applicable BMW Workshop Equipment Catalog).
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 taperon the screw head show silvery wear.
Measure
- Replace wheel bolts.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without applying force (see Dealer Equipment Catalog).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest uniformly against the brake disk.
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.
Recutting a damaged thread (wheel bolt/wheel hub) is not permissible! - Replace the corroded lug bolts (arrows).
- Clean the lug bolts (arrows).
- Check lug bolts (arrows) and threads for damage, replace lug bolts (arrows) if necessary.
- Join and tighten the wheel bolts (arrows).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Wheel bolts M14/key range 17 Screw in the lug bolts and evenly tighten crosswise by hand in order to center the 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 specified tightening torque.tightening torque 140 Nm Check 140 Nm