Yes actually you don't have to remove the axle bolts if you bend the knuckle far enough back. Quick tip for you though apply some heat to those torx bolts and they will come out if need be.
Is the force of installing the axle nut enough to pull the hub into the bearing, or did you have to use some other means? I assume it's a very tight friction fit.
Sorry about that I couldn't film that part but you actually need to use the same tool to press the hub inside the bearing because yes it is a tight fit. Then the axle can go back into the hub and thats also a snug fit.
Excellent!! Other than wiggling the rotor later, how did u know your rear wheel bearing needed replacement? My 2010 e93 wants to veer out of the lane at speed with ANY groove or abnormalities in the freeway
The simple check is to raise the tire off the ground and see if you can wiggle the tire up and down with your hands at 12 and 6 on the tire. Should not be any play...if there is change the bearing. Sounds like you may need an alignment also
Wow, what a pain compared to the front wheel bearings! Thanks for the video. DIY's like this help keep these N54 powered beasts on the road!
This is the best version ive ever seen on youtube i swear he made this shit easy by using that bearing separator
Awesome. Thank you
3:20 do not use your lug nuts! just messed up the threads on both my wheel hub and lug nuts, need the puller that pairs along with the separator!
Definitely doing this while refreshing all the other rear end suspension parts at the same time. Thanks for the video! 🙌🏼
hey curious to know what are the other parts you replaced?
Thanks for the video man! Seems way easier doing it this way vs another video I saw that used a hydraulic press
This was good until you skipped the part of pressing the hub back in? What did you use to do that?
The same tool.
@@335iN54Enthusiast Oh ok Thanks
Was the main hub 36mm bolt reverse thread or normal
Normal thread
Thankyou mate
Did your hub have a little wiggle/play before installing the axle and nut? I’ve heard it’s normal and that the nut/axle pulls it tight.
Yes a little..... Correct, its normal
@@335iN54Enthusiast awesome, yeah I decided to just give it a go and the nut pulled it in the final bit. Rock solid now.
Would this be a similar process for a 2011 bmw335i?
Yes
Is it possible to remove without removing the rear axle bolts?? I can’t get those little ETorx out even with an impact wrench. I’m stuck right now
I really don’t want to remove the exhaust again for a little bearing lol
Yes actually you don't have to remove the axle bolts if you bend the knuckle far enough back. Quick tip for you though apply some heat to those torx bolts and they will come out if need be.
@@335iN54Enthusiast thanks for your feedback! I’ve been working on it all day and finally got the wheel bearing replaced.
great video. how long did it take?
Not long...hour or so
Any idea if F series are the same thing to do ?
Similar
@@335iN54Enthusiast thanks 🙏🏻
I Love this movie, sadly there's no instruction for rear f32
How much would it cost for a mechanic to do this and get the parts?
Ballpark 600 for labor for both rear
How did you pull the cv back through the hub? I am STRUGGLING. Lube and brute force has got me so far but no close enough to get the nut on
You must use an axle puller. Ecs tuning sells them. Do not use brute force.
@@335iN54Enthusiast figured that would be the case. Ordered one last night. Thanks for the reply! Great video, very helpful 👍🏼
I have a 328i I jus brought 113k miles rear wheel has wobble I’m not sure if it wheel bearing 😊
Not sure either bud.
Lovely as usual
What kind of bearings did you go with?
I think Timken
Hardest job I’ve done on my car
Is the force of installing the axle nut enough to pull the hub into the bearing, or did you have to use some other means? I assume it's a very tight friction fit.
Sorry about that I couldn't film that part but you actually need to use the same tool to press the hub inside the bearing because yes it is a tight fit. Then the axle can go back into the hub and thats also a snug fit.
Did you use the same tool that you pressed the bearing in to press the hub in?
Yup
Where did you find a rear bearing press?
Amazon.
How many miles and did u do both sides?
290k kms. I just did one side so far as the other side is still good.
Was your bearing 75mm or 85mm?
Excellent!! Other than wiggling the rotor later, how did u know your rear wheel bearing needed replacement? My 2010 e93 wants to veer out of the lane at speed with ANY groove or abnormalities in the freeway
The simple check is to raise the tire off the ground and see if you can wiggle the tire up and down with your hands at 12 and 6 on the tire. Should not be any play...if there is change the bearing. Sounds like you may need an alignment also
I fear I have to do this for both of my 2009 335d......hopefully its only one.
Its not a big deal...as long as you have the right tools 🔧
Great video, what size separator tool did you use? I need to get something like this!
Thanks. Not sure the size bud. Large lol..
Excellent video
Oh hell naw I'm just going to replace the complete whole hub.