ELECTRONIC BALANCING OF FRONT WHEEL ON CAR
Always first balance wheels stationary (see
36 10 508) prior to electronic balancing.
Check front wheel for lateral and radial runout
36 10 209.
Check that wheel bearing play is adjusted correctly.
Position measuring stand for balancing on control
arm as close as possible to the wheel.
Lift car with measuring stand.


36 10 508
36 10 209

Paste strip of adhesive tape on wheel at height
of stroboscope lamp.

Mount sensor for dynamic residual balancing on
measuing stand and apply on brake caliper.

Balance wheel according to operating instructions
supplied with pertinent wheel balancer.

Vehicles after change point in 1982
ELECTRONIC BALANCING
FRONT WHEEL ON CAR
(FINISH BALANCER)
Always first balance wheels stationary, see 36 10 508, prior to electronic
balancing.
Check front wheel lateral and radial runout 36 10 209.
Apply gauge for balancing on control arm end.
Use suitable take-up fork or additional fork (see Service Information and other
information in Workshop Equipment Publications).
Lift car with gauge.


36 10 508
36 10 209

Paste a 3 to 4 cm (1 3/16 to 1 9/16") long strip of tape or make a chalk mark
of same length on outside of tire on wheel being balanced, opposite the valve.

Connect wires for tester.
Important!
Balance wheel according to instructions supplied with balancing equipment.