36 10 713 Checking one road wheel on balancing machine for lateral and radial runout (wheel removed)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE WHEEL

Mount wheel in balancing machine.

To avoid retooling errors, fit the wheel on the balancing machine in the same way as it is also fitted on the car (valve position facing down).

Fig 1: Mounting Wheel In Balancing Machine

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use suitable wheel centering element supplied with corresponding balancing machine.

Basic flange
Wheel centering element
Type flange
Clamping nut

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use special tool 36 1 030 for testing.

Special tool 36 1 030 consists of:

Standing base 36 1 031
Post with clamp 36 1 032
Holder with clamp 36 1 033
Clamp 36 1 034
Measuring roll 36 1 035
Dial gauge 36 1 036

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 36 1 030 Components
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Position special tool 36 1 030 on tire tread surface.

Turn wheel by hand and measure max. radial tire runout. See TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS , ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , or STEEL AND ALUMINIUM STRIP WHEELS .

NOTE: Measuring device must be vertical to tire tread surface.

Fig 4: Measuring Max. Radial Tyre Runout

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Position special tool 36 1 030 on tire sidewall.

Turn wheel by hand and measure max. lateral tire runout. See TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS , ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , or STEEL AND ALUMINIUM STRIP WHEELS .

NOTE: Measuring device must be vertical to tire side wall.
Never measure on tire inscription!
If necessary, check disc wheel (rim) for RADIAL AND LATERAL RUNOUT .

Fig 5: Positioning Special Tool 36 1 030 On Tyre Sidewall

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.