Stationary Wheel Balancing

36 10 508 - Stationary wheel balancing





Special tools required:
- 36 1 010
- 36 1 020





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wheel Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel





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 Checking Front and Rear Wheel for Face and Radial Runout.





Use BMW-approved centering elements of relevant balancing machine manufacturers.
1. Basic flange
2. Wheel centering element
3. Type flange
4. Clamping nut
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 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.





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.
1. Spring retainer
2. Balance weight
Adhesive weights must be used on all other light-alloy rims.
Max. imbalance per wheel Technical Data.





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.