Stationary wheel balance (Cooper)

Special tools required: 

• 36 1 010
• 36 1 020

Preliminary work needed: 

• 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 axial runout.

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

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

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Also refer to section on BMW's Workshop Equipment.

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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 at appropriate point from rim flange.
2. Install retaining clamp (1).
3. Remove special tool 36 1 020.

Raise retaining clamp with special tool 36 1 010.

Slide balance weight underneath and allow it to snap into place.

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Arrangement of balance weights for light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flanges.

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1. retaining spring
2. Balance weight

Adhesive weights must be used on all other light- alloy rims.

Max. imbalance per wheel.

1. Carefully remove any adhesive weights. Do not damage rim when doing so.
2. Select suitable location for lining.
3. Clean adhesive area thoroughly.