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36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.

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: Mounting Wheel On Balancing Machine
G08505222Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G11007916Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: To avoid retooling errors, it will be necessary to fit the wheel on the balancing machine in the same way (e.g. valve facing down) as it is then fitted on the car.

Balance wheel in accordance with operating instructions of relevant balancing machine.

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

  1. Gently force off tire side wall with special tool 36 1 020 at appropriate point from rim flange.
  2. Install retaining clip (1).
  3. Remove special tool 36 1 020.
Fig 3: Pressing Off Tire Sidewall With Special Tool (36 1 020)
G04726734Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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)
G04726735Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Retainer And Balance Weight
G04752102Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: When using adhesive weights, proceed as follows:
  1. Carefully remove any adhesive weights.

    Do not damage rim when doing so.

  2. Select suitable location for fitting.
  3. Clean adhesive area thoroughly.
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