Electronic Balancing of Front Wheels (Finish Balancer)

Electronic balancing of left or right front wheel (finish balancer)

Always balance wheels in a stationary state prior to electronic balancing, refer to Balancing wheel dynamically (wheel removed).

Caution:
Balancing should always be carried out on a solid surface (concrete floor without basement).
Also refer to Service Information.

If the displayed value for finish-balancing is more than 15 grammes on one wheel, the possible causes (e.g. inaccurate stationary balancing, wheel centering, etc.) also refer to Service Information 36 04 83 (196) - must be eliminated before finish-balancing is completed and the previously finish-balanced wheel must be rechecked.





Apply balancing gauge on control arm.
Position of application:
Outside of control arm on narrow cross section, approx 50 mm away from ball joint.
Use a suitable take-up pivot or additional pivot (refer to Service Information or Workshop Equipment).

Caution:
Vehicle must not be loaded!
Lower car slowly.
Do not let it fall on control arm.
Otherwise wheel suspension could be damaged.





Make a chalk mark on side of tire opposite valve.

Connect wires for test sensor.
Balance wheel according to instructions supplied with balancing machine.