[dablackbimmer]

Hey guys,
Using the guide made by u/isd8266, I made a YouTube video documenting the process... shameless plug but here is the guide I made:

Parts Needed:
OEM Wheel bearing
New circlip
New axle nut
New hardware and fasteners (nuts and bolts for suspension parts)

Tools Needed:
12 point, 36 mm socket- Axle nut
18 mm socket - Strut mount bolt
17 mm socket- Lugnuts
16 mm socket- Caliper mounting bolts, sway bar link nut
10 mm socket- Dust shield bolts
24 mm socket (or wrench)- Tension strut nut, tie rod nut, lower control arm nut
7 mm hex nut socket- Brake rotor
5 mm hex nut socket- Wheel speed sensor
17 mm wrench- Sway bar link inner nut
18 mm wrench- Strut mount nut

Torque Specs:
Tie rod- 59 ft-lb
Tension strut- 122 ft-lb
Lower control arm- 74 ft-lb
Sway bar link- 42 ft-lb
Strut to knuckle 60 ft-lb
Axle nut- 310 ft-lb

Thanks,
Z

[LPplayer]

Great video! I will be doing this tomorrow.

[dablackbimmer]

Originally Posted by LPplayer

Great video! I will be doing this tomorrow.

Thanks! Let me know how it went

[Pittz1]

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[dablackbimmer]

Originally Posted by Pittz1

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thank you man!

[eljay]

I am about to install some used replacement front spindles I got replace my higher mileage ones.
However, I am now questioning whether the bearings are good in these spindles.
When laying them flat on the hub face down, should there be any play in the spindle at all? There is a very very slight movement.
I understand how to test these on a car by grabbing tires, but this is just a spindle out of the car.
I don't want to be re-doing this obviously, but don't feel like waiting another week for parts and then resuming the install either if I'm worried for no reason.

[dablackbimmer]

I am not experienced enough to comment on this but if you were to install them and then hear a rumbling, click, clunk, or warbling, then you could easily seek out the replacement axles.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by dablackbimmer

I am not experienced enough to comment on this but if you were to install them and then hear a rumbling, click, clunk, or warbling, then you could easily seek out the replacement axles.

Thank you.
I think I will replace the bearings since I have the spindles on the bench. Just didn't want to drop another CAD$200 into parts (yes, that is how much a pair of these cost in Canada locally - I know they can be had for US$40 each and wait of a week) if not needed, but I am not taking these things apart again.