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

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 (see BMW Group Parts)
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 BMW Group Parts)

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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

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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

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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

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion (see BMW Dealer Equipment Catalog)

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

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 instructions 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)

Follow-up work

Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .