How to change and replace the rear wheel bearing on a 2000 528i, without removing the axle. Special thanks to http://TheisMotorsport.com Check them out for all your Genuine BMW parts – if you don”t see it, just ask. They’re usually able to beat the prices of the bigger sellers.
Tools used:
1/2″ 36mm 12 pt socket for axle nut: https://amzn.to/307Dpa6
1/2″ Breaker Bar to loosen axle nut: https://amzn.to/3kHxgLj
Strong Impact and air compressor is optional
1/2″ Torque Wrench
3/8″ Ratchet, extensions, universal joint or wobble extensions
3/8″ E14 socket for bearing assembly: https://amzn.to/3uTQUZw
2-3 jaw puller: 3-jaw puller https://amzn.to/3efaF7Z
Bearing Separator (optional) https://amzn.to/3uPlfYY
Red Locktite: https://amzn.to/2NX0D0l
Antisieze
16mm socket or wrench for caliper bolt
6mm hex socket for rotor screw
Rubber Mallet
Small Chisel
Big Hammer
Dremel or Grinder
Crescent Wrench or a flat piece of thick steel
PB Blaster if you’re in the rust belt
Jack & Stands
Something to hang or rest the unbolted caliper
NOTE: When being installed, the (4) E14 bolts are torqued to 22 ft lbs, and then turned an additional 90° (quarter turn).
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how about the e14 torque?
the only problem is when the drive shaft is so tight that the bearing puller breaks. Then it helps to warm up the wheel hub. To reinsert the drive shaft, it is helpful to cool it down with cold spray or to remove the entire drive shaft and place it in the freezer.
Do i press the new bearing til it bottoms out on the hub or is there a spec?
A little heat on that inner race will help get it moving. You'd need oxy-acetylene or even just a blowtorch etc, something with a flame to make it expand faster than the shaft its mounted on.
Hey so, I have a few questions.. can you change the hub without changing the wheel bearing? And if I need to change the LCA bushing at the same time, would it be easier to remove the entire spindle?
I found a slightly easier method for getting the inner race started: with a decent size chisel you can wedge behind it and drive it out far enough to get the puller jaws behind it without having to cut a slot. Great video, saved me a bunch of time!
Your video are very informative and I myself as a bmw enthusiast I found them good
Perfect explanation for a DIY with easy to have tools. Thanks.
Haven’t been able to obtain any of those tools from auto part stores. Any other suggestions?
Thank you sir for this video!
All tht for a wheel bearing your kidding me
Really liked your video very informative hope to see more of your videos like this one