Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Mount wheel in balancing machine.
To avoid clamping errors, fit the wheel on the balancing machine in the same way as it is also fitted on the vehicle (valve position facing down).
Use suitable wheel centering element supplied with corresponding balancing machine.
Use special tool 36 1 030 for checking.
Special tool 36 1 030 consists of:
Position special tool 36 1 030 on tire tread surface.
Turn wheel by hand and measure max. radial tire runout .
NOTE: Measuring device must be vertical to tire tread surface.
Position special tool 36 1 030 on tire sidewall.
Turn wheel by hand and measure max. lateral tire runout .
NOTE: Measuring device must be vertical to tire side wall.
Never measure on tire inscription! If necessary, check DISC WHEEL (wheel rim) for radial and face runout.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Wheel bearings and stub axle: Replacing bearing for front wheel
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
If necessary, remove visual protection cap (1).
Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Installation note:
Renew collar bolt (1) and compression spring (2).
Pay attention to installation position of co ...