Mounting the wheel

Clean the contact surfaces between the brake disc and the wheel rim

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Contact surface between brake disk and rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. Otherwise there is a risk of the wheel coming loose at a later stage.

Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011 .
The special tool 2 344 011 is not to be used with an impact screwdriver.

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Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner (see applicable BMW Group Parts catalog).
In the event of grease residues in the area of the wheel bolt holes, remove and clean the brake disc.
Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from the contact surface with a drill and the special tool 2 344 011 .
Do not operate special tool 2 344 011 with an impact screwdriver.
Degrease the contact surfaces with the universal cleaner (see applicable BMW Group Parts catalog).

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Check if the mounting bolt (1) for the brake disk has been fitted correctly.
The mounting bolt (1) for the brake disk must not protrude on the contact surface (2) between the brake disk and the rim.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Brake disc to front wheel hub
M8	Tightening torque	16 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Brake disc to rear wheel hub
M8	Tightening torque	16 Nm

Lightly grease the wheel centering (1) in the rim.
The grease to be used for wheel hub centering (1) can be found in the additional information.

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Check

Check lug bolts for wear.

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Result

» More than 30% of the bearing surface (1) of the taper on the screw head show silvery wear.

Measure

Replace wheel bolts.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without applying force (see applicable Dealer Equipment Catalog).

Follow the technical information.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest uniformly against the brake disk.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.
Recutting a damaged thread (wheel bolt/wheel hub) is not permissible!

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Clean wheel bolts (arrows), check for corrosion and check the threads for damage. Replace the wheel bolts if necessary.
Join and tighten the wheel bolts (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Lug bolts
M14 / SW17 Screw in the lug bolts and tighten them crosswise and evenly by hand to center the rim. Tighten lug bolts to the prescribed tightening torque with a calibrated torque wrench in a crosswise sequence. Check all the lug bolts in the same order or retighten to the prescribed tightening torque again.	tightening torque	140 Nm
	Check	140 Nm