BMW E39 Rear Wheel Bearing

Here’s how I replaced the rear wheel bearing on my 2001 BMW E39 525i. This isn’t a beginner job in my opinion so use common sense, do your research, and attempt at your own risk.
That said, if you have good experience working on vehicles, it’s not too bad.
Video for the front wheel bearing: • BMW E39 Front Wheel Be...
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Torque Specs - Component Ft.-Lbs./Nm:
Axel to differential - 54/74
Brake disc to hub - 12/16
Brake pad carrier to knuckle - 48/65
Brake caliper to brake pad carrier - 26/35
Rear axle shaft nut to hub - 221/300
Wheel bearing to knuckle - 22/30
Wheel to hub - 90/120

[@dalegopaul994]

that was a good video and very detailed. good use of your knowledge of science and materials behavior by heating and cooling the opposite pieces.

[@johnny1408]

Fairy liquid on the shaft works wonders. Done this job on my Granada Mk2

[@lasnacustoms807]

Great video! Btw, rear bearings are 2x ball bearings, not tapered rollers.

[@nhoodfan]

The four wheel bearing bolts are 30NM + 90 degrees.

[@bobinobobinobobino]

Can you say why you were applying heat when you were hammering with your orange hammer? I understand putting one in the freezer and heating up the bearing but did not understand why during hammering. Thanks.

[@Casey_Schmidt]

Heating up the old bearing/hub assembly makes it a bit easier to remove from the axel.

[@bigdeal87]

Did you also feelt slight vibration at highway speeds ? Thanks keep them e39 vidz coming !

[@Casey_Schmidt]

No vibration.

[@TakesTalent]

Is it same procedure for ‘03 e39 m5

[@gfcphotography3101]

im about to do it on my e39 M5

[@TakesTalent]

@@gfcphotography3101 what tools do you need

[@gfcphotography3101]

@@TakesTalent same what he is using on the video. Check TQ specs to make sure they are correct for m5! He is not correct on all the TQ numbers. I think I’ll go to a shop to have this done, no time honestly to do it myself.

[@vovaTylskii]

ЗАПРЕЩЕНО !!!!!смазывать направляющие тормозов. Они открытого типа на смазку на липнет грязь. Смотреть TIS.