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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Check wheel bearings

Raise vehicle.

Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 . See 36 1 030 TESTER (measuring device) for lateral runout . See WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS ; WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS or WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS .

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

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Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 See 36 1 030 TESTER (measuring device) for radial runout See WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS ; WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS or WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS .

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

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If applicable, remove balance weights.

Check See Recommended Engine Oils for BMW Group Engines See WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS ; WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS or WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS of wheel rim with special tool 36 1 030 TESTER (measuring device).

Fig 3: Checking Wheel Rim Lateral Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)

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Check See Recommended Engine Oils For BMW Group Engines See WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS ; WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS or WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS of wheel rim with special tool 36 1 030 TESTER (measuring device).

Fig 4: Checking Wheel Rim Radial Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)

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