36 10 508 Stationary Wheel Balancing

36 10 508 Stationary wheel balancing

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wheel







IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.







Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread pattern and larger contaminants.
Check tyre pressure, check tyre for condition, damage, flat spots (out-of-round caused by e.g. stopping the car with hot tyres); if necessary, check wheel and tyre for radial and lateral runout.







Use BMW-approved centring elements of relevant balancing machine manufacturers.

Also refer to section on Workshop Equipment.







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 tyre 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.







Raise retaining clip with special tool 36 1 010. Slide balance weight underneath and allow it to snap into place.







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

Adhesive weights must be used on all other light-alloy rims.
Max. imbalance per wheel.







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.