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[joekitch]

just got it replaced at a local indie that doesnt usually do bmws, but knows what to do for them
it took longer than expected though since the hub was seized on the shaft so they had to destroy it to get it off, meaning i needed a new hub in addition to the bearing
ended up being $99 for bearing, $113 for hub, $247 labor.
worth it though, its now far quieter in the cabin and no more worrying about the wheel popping off on the highway

apparently i got to it really early though, most people with a problem like this wait until thousands of miles later than i did