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06-22-2022, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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Wheel Bearing Replacement
Hi, I was just wondering if I need to replace both wheel bearings if only one has play. Do I also need to replace the assembly or just the bearings? (Will be doing the job myself. )
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06-22-2022, 01:29 PM | #2 |
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You can just replace the side that has play, but they usually wear at the same rate. An OEM front wheel bearing is about USD$37 on RockAuto and an aftermarket hub about USD$30. Depending on the rust in Calgary, you may or may not need to replace this. An alignment may be needed afterwards. I think $2,283 is outrageous.
See what is involved XDrive front bearing: Bearing replacement (for RWD, but this shows you the process): And one on the front X3: |
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Make sure to buy all the special tools required for wheel bearings.
- Hub splitter - Bearing Puller tool - Bearing pusher tool - Have an impact for that axle nut after you unstake - snap ring pliers - You don't have to disconnect the knuckle unless yours is so rusty you need a press. Get the gearwrench ball joint separator for tierod/wishbone and a 2 jaw gear puller to remove the rear control arm. This is way better than smacking on the knuckle and risk damaging something else - Use a punch + pb blaster to remove the axle from the hub. Don't hit too hard as you could damage your differential when the force of the blow is transferred. Lot's of small taps should do the trick. - Disconnect the sensors from the knuckles so you don't break them Last edited by Suvorovo; 06-24-2022 at 07:45 AM.. |
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OP. It is quite admirable that you've delved into DIY. It's really the only affordable way to keep old Bimmers on the road. Good for you.
But, you need to take ANY thing a dealer tells you with a grain of salt regarding service and repair. They are trying to make money off you. The other side of DIY is learning how to diagnose problems on your own. |
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X-drives do not use the integrated hub and bearing assemblies. Those are for non-X and are mounted with 4 bolts each, because there are no drive axles in the front for non-X.
When you use Rock Auto's catalog double check the part numbers as they tend to lump different submodels together. You can use BMW onlne dealer's catalog or other sellers like FCP to help verify. With all the winter road salt up north, soak the snap rings and bearings with PB Blaster well before disassembling. Use a screwdriver and lightly hammer to see if the snap ring spins in the groove. Allow time for it to soak and do its work. Last edited by mainbearing; 06-24-2022 at 01:54 PM.. |
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Here is what I could find. Please double check the fitment.
OEM F.A.G. 805621 front bearing: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...t-31226751978f https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...665746&jsn=481 Axle nut M27x1.5 (BMW 33-41-1-133-785 $12.05) https://www.getbmwparts.com/v-2009-b...nd-front-axles Beck Arnley 1033112 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...341247&jsn=511 Rock Auto also lists Vaico V20-0681 $36.79 bearing, retainer ring and axle nut kit, but I could not verify on Vaico's catalog or if it is OEM (F.A.G. bearing). https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...277344&jsn=516 Front hub (BMW 31-20-6-768-993 $100.13) https://www.getbmwparts.com/v-2009-b...ont-suspension Vaico V203025 on Rock Auto is out of stock Rock Auto does have WJB SPK1049 $28.79 each, which is listed in WJB's catalog: https://wjbautomotiveshop.com/parts-look-up/ Front bearing retaining rings (BMW 07-11-9-934-760 $3.58): https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ng-07119934760 SKF catalog says CIR214 is the correct one. https://vehicleaftermarket.skf.com/u...roducts/CIR214 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...sn=537&jsn=537 Also google up a 5% Discount Code such as 64229A6F1B8015 until July 14 2022. Enter in "How did you hear about us". Last edited by mainbearing; 06-24-2022 at 02:46 PM.. |
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