36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

Special tools required: 

• 36 1 010
• 36 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Wheel 

Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread pattern and larger contaminants.

Check tyre pressure, check tyre for condition, damage, flat spots (out-of-round caused by e.g. stopping the car with hot tyres); if necessary, check wheel and tyre for Radial And Lateral Runout .

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel On Balancing Machine

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Use BMW-approved centring elements of relevant balancing machine manufacturers.

1. Basic flange
2. Wheel centring element
3. Type flange
4. Clamping nut

Fig 2: Identifying Basic Flange, Wheel Centering Element, Type Flange And Clamping Nut

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Balance wheel in accordance with operating instructions of relevant balancing machine.

On light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flange, proceed as follows:

1. Gently force off tyre side wall with special tool 36 1 020 at appropriate point from rim flange.
2. Install retaining clip (1).
3. Remove special tool 36 1 020.

Fig 3: Removing Tire Off Of Wheel Using Special Tool (36 1 020)

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Raise retaining clip with special tool 36 1 010. Slide balance weight underneath and allow it to snap into place.

Fig 4: Using Special Tool (36 1 010) To Raise Retaining Clip

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Arrangement of balance weights for light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flanges.

1. Spring retainer
2. Balance weight

Adhesive weights must be used on all other light-alloy rims.

Max. imbalance per wheel. For specifications refer to Wheels One-part alloy wheels , Wheels Steel and aluminium strip wheels or Wheels Two-part alloy wheels .

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Spring Retainer And Balance Weight

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1. Carefully remove any adhesive weights. Do not damage rim when doing so.
2. Select suitable location for fitting.
3. Clean adhesive area thoroughly.