BMW 7 Series: Checking Front And Rear Wheel For Lateral And Radial Runout
Necessary preliminary tasks
Lift vehicle.
Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for lateral runout.
Fig. 1: Checking Wheel Lateral Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)
Check wheel with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture) for radial runout.
Fig. 2: Checking Wheel Radial Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)
If applicable, remove balance weights.
Check lateral runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).
Fig. 3: Checking Rim For Lateral Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)
Check radial runout of rim with special tool 36 1 030 (measuring fixture).
Fig. 4: Checking Rim Radial Runout Using Special Tool (36 1 030)
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Necessary preliminary work
Remove WHEEL
Mount wheel in balancing machine.
To avoid retooling errors, fit the wheel on the balancing machine in the same
way as it is also fitted on the car
(valve
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to
NOTE:
Pay attention to released wheel and tire combinations for BMW ALPINA.
The valve for checking the tire inflation pressure is located under
the hub
cap.
Removing the hub cap
Press on emble
SEE MORE:
1.1 Working with aluminium dust
Wear a fine dust mask.
E52 only: Use an explosion-proof extractor system (refer to Service
Information 5 01 00 532).
Note national regulations.
1.2 Removing sealant
Hydrochloric acid is created when PVC sealing material is heated to
temperatures in excess o
NOTE: If the integral link is detached from the swinging arm, it is
necessary after
installation to carry out a chassis/wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR WHEEL.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ.
Release screw (2) and remove integral link