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 tire tread and greater soiling.

Check tire pressure, tire condition, damage, flat spots (irregularities caused by, e.g. parking vehicle with overheated tires). Where applicable, check WHEEL AND TIRES  for radial and lateral runout.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel On Balancing Machine

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Use BMW approved wheel centering for relevant balancing machine manufacturer.

1. Basic flange
2. Wheel centering element
3. Type flange
4. Nut

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

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

1. Gently force off tire sidewall with special tool 36 1 020 at appropriate point from rim flange.
2. Install retaining clamp (1).
3. Remove special tool 36 1 020.
   Fig 3: Installing Retaining Clip

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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: 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.

Maximum imbalance per wheel. See ONE-PART ALLOY WHEELS , TWO-PART ALLOY WHEELS or STEEL AND ALUMINIUM STRIP WHEELS .

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Retainer And Balance Weight

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