Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Use only BMW-approved balance weights.
Remove any fitted balancing weights, stones in tread pattern and larger dirt contaminations.
Check tire pressure and tire for condition, damage, flat spots (irregularities caused by e.g. parking of vehicle with tires which have run hot). If necessary, check WHEEL AND TIRE for radial and lateral runout.
Use BMW-approved wheel centering elements of relevant balancing machine manufacturers.
IMPORTANT: To avoid clamping 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 vehicle.
Balance wheel in accordance with operating instructions of relevant balancing machine.
On light-alloy rims with distinctive J-shape rim flange, proceed as follows:
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.
NOTE: When using adhesive weights, proceed as follows:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Shock absorber: Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber
NOTE:
With full spring deflection, the coil spring may touch the gaiter, depending on
the design.
This is not a fault!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove luggage compartment trim panels .
Secure spring strut against dropping.
Remove CAMBER ARM.
Release screw (1).
Installatio ...