36 10 209 Checking front and rear wheel for face and radial runout

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW 528xi, 2010 BMW 528i, 2009 BMW 528xi, 2009 BMW 528i, and 2008 BMW 528xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

36 1 030 See WHEEL AND TIRES - SPECIAL TOOL .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Check wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARINGS .

Lift vehicle.

Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for lateral runout .

Fig 1: Checking Wheel Lateral Runout With Special Tool (36 1 030)

G04726720

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for radial runout .

Fig 2: Checking Wheel Radial Runout With Special Tool (36 1 030)

G04726721

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If applicable, remove balance weights.

Check lateral runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).

Fig 3: Checking Lateral Runout Of Rim With Special Tool (36 1 030)

G04726722

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check radial runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).

Fig 4: Checking Radial Runout Of Rim With Special Tool (36 1 030)

G04726723

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.