NHTSA ID Number: 10174009
Manufacturer Communication Number: B340517
TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-20
Summary
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
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SIB 34 05 17
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES
APPLIED
2020-03-18
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
• Entire content except correction
MODEL
Models with wheel bolt pattern 5x120
F06 (6 Series Gran
F07 (6 Series Gran
Coupe)
Turismo)
F15 (X5 Sports
F13 (6 Series Coupe)
Activity Vehicle)
F23 (2 Series
F25 (X3 Sports
Convertible)
Activity Vehicle)
F31 (3 Series Sports
F32 (4 Series Coupe)
Wagon)
F36 (4 Series Gran
F39 (X2 Sports
Coupe)
Activity Coupe)
Models with wheel bolt pattern 5x112
G01 (X3 Sports
G02 (X4 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
Activity Coupe)
G07 (X7 Sports
G12 (7 Series Sedan)
Activity Vehicle)
G16 (8 Series Gran
G20 (3 Series Sedan)
Coupe)
G32 (640i xDrive
I01 (i3)
Gran Turismo)
F10 (5 Series Sedan)
F16 (X6 Sports
Activity Coupe)
F26 (X4 Sports
Activity Coupe)
F33 (4 Series
Convertible)
F12 (6 Series
Convertible)
F22 (2 Series Coupe)
F30 (3 Series Sedan)
F34 (3 Series Gran
Turismo)
G05 (X5 Sports
Activity Vehicle)
G14 (8 Series
Convertible)
G06 (X6 Sports Activity
Coupe)
G29 (Z4 Roadster)
G30 (5 Series Sedan)
I12 (i8 Coupe)
I15 (i8 Roadster)
G15 (8 Series Coupe)
SITUATION
Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds.
The vehicle must be moving.
See attached video V34 01 20
Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied, refer to SIB 31 01 12.
CAUSE
Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange
on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
CORRECTION
Remove both front brake discs and install a friction ring between the brake disc and the wheel bearing
flange.
PROCEDURE
For conditions that are similar to the situation as heard in the video:
1. Verify that the noise is produced when cornering without the brakes applied.
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2. Check which type of brake discs are installed on the vehicle.
Are the lightweight discs (shown at right in
the photo) installed on the vehicle?
Yes – Go to step 3
No – Continue diagnosis
3. Remove the brake discs according to repair
instructions 34 11 220 “Removing and
installing/replacing both front brake discs”.
4. Clean the wheel bearing flange with brake
cleaner.
5. Install the “friction ring” on wheel bearing
flange as shown.
6. Reinstall all removed parts according to
repair instruction 34 11 220 “Removing and
installing/replacing both front brake discs”.
7. Repeat the procedure for the opposite front
wheel.
Note: If the vehicle is older than 24 months
from production date, replace the wheel bolts
on the front and rear axle.
PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK
or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Part Number
34 10 6 887 529
Or:
34 10 6 884 839
Description
Friction Ring wheel bolt pattern 5x120
Quantity
2
Friction Ring wheel bolt pattern 5x112
2
And:
For vehicles which are older than 24 months from production date
Part Number
Refer to ETK
Description
Wheel bolt
Quantity
20
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Defect Code:
3451101400
Labor Operation
34 11 220
Description
Removing and installing or replacing both front brake discs
Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR
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If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 34 11 609 instead of
34 11 220.
Or, if and as applicable:
34 11 610 with the wheels removed; or 34 11 612 with the brake caliper removed; or 34 11 613 with the
brake pads removed.
And:
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Allowance
34 99 000
Work time for cleaning both wheel bearing flanges and
installing the friction ring
2 FRU
Or:
For vehicles which are older than 24 months from production date
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Allowance
34 99 000
Work time for cleaning both wheel bearing flanges and
installing the friction ring and replacing all the wheel bolts
5 FRU
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation code 00 00 00# is not considered a Main labor operation. Also, since the work
time FRU allowance to be claimed is specified, a separate punch time is not required. However; it still
requires an explanation on the repair order and in the claim comments section.
Supporting Materials
Videos
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