36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove WHEEL 

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

Check tire pressure, check tire for condition, damage, flat spots (out-of-round caused by e.g. stopping the car with hot tires); if necessary, check wheel and tire for RADIAL AND LATERAL RUNOUT  .

Fig 1: Checking Tyre Pressure, Check Tyre For Condition, Damage And Flat Spots

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

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

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

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

1. Gently press off tire sidewall with special tool 36 1 020 PLIERS at appropriate point from rim flange.
2. Install retaining clip (1).
3. Remove special tool 36 1 020 PLIERS .

Fig 3: Pressing Tyre Sidewall Using Special Tool (36 1 020)

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

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

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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  See WHEELS TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS ; WHEELS ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS or WHEELS STEEL AND ALUMINUM STRIP WHEELS .

Fig 5: Identifying Arrangement Of Balance Weights For Light-Alloy Rims With Distinctive J-Shape Rim Flanges

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