BMW E46 (1999-2005) Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement | DIY

[@simplelangperorock]

The best -- no-bullshit -- mechanic here in KZbin. I can tell his brains and hands work well together hand in hand.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you 😊

[@dudenamedclem]

I just wanted to thank you for making this video, I followed your guide and was able to successfully replace both rear bearings, the drivers side being the most critical. I can now say I will change bearings all day long as long as I don’t have to deal with the way they mounted that stabilizer bar! Such a pain for sure.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! Yes, that stabilizer bar is a pain in the ass )

[@dantheman1337]

The best thing about the stabilizer bar is those stupid aluminium drop links break easily too, and the brackets all rust badly

[@vinkenwood8233]

Please, no music next time. It's very annoying. Otherwise great video.

[@noname-pb9vj]

Turn volume down 😂

[@simplelangperorock]

the best mechanic here in KZbin

[@typhoon1493]

i pulled this trick off at werk. the kit was not quite right. then i came back to your vid and saw the slide hammer. that was the trick to getting it done. took me roughly an hour to complete. if i din't have customer cars to do i could of completed in lesser time. your vid helped A LOT!!! thanks 2005 330i zhp

[@mikes.garage]

I'm glad it was helpful for you! Thank you for watching!

[@markhammer9975]

Wow thanksfor showing getting the remainder of the bearing off the old hub, I'm resuing mine! Great video thank you so so much!!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@SteveInQLD007]

Best video on replacing the bearing - thanks bud!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@hainswurst9158]

Thank you alot for your video I'm not afraid anymore to replace it

[@mikes.garage]

@@hainswurst9158 thank you for watching my videos!

[@muchgreatness7497]

Thanks for your video. The 'happy' music makes the job seem 'fun'...

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@JMUDoc]

I strongly recommend replacing the backing plate any time you do the bearings - it is the only time you will have access!

[@giulioex125e7]

Is it so necessary to replace them? How can they deteriorate?

[@JMUDoc]

@@giulioex125e7 The handbrake shoes are pressed against these plates with spring-loaded pins - if the plates rust (and they do), these pins can pull through their holes, and it's "goodbye handbrake" on that side.

[@giulioex125e7]

@@JMUDoc ah nice to know, thanks!

[@chrisgreen7409]

This job was a pain in the ass but definitely worth it thanks

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@cwalker7070]

Great video very well detailed best one I’ve seen so far thanks for making this

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@sadiel1]

i followed this tutorial and it worked great for my, got my new bearings in, thanks for this video

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad this video was helpful for you!

[@SebastianHolmann]

is the same process for a 2007 BMW X3?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, the same process.

[@egonkrause7473]

Radlager wechseln ,dies war sehr hilfreich ! Danke.

[@rafamazurczyk8685]

Dobra robota 👍Też mnie to czeka, myślę że twój film mi pomoże 😃

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@marksalsbery9826]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you!!

[@YScy-gx6jq]

nice and clear man, great job

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@Gpadellaro]

awesome video! didn't use the impact ... awesome job ...done as it should have done...professionally

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you 😊

[@murtadhaaltameemi8507]

New subscriber just because of this video. I will need it soon and it's amazing

[@petercawthorne5997]

Deffo most straight forward, best technique just rent hub puller and drive kit

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@hosseinsadeghi8613]

Hi from Iran. Thanks so much. Very useful

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@hosseinsadeghi8613]

@@mikes.garage your,s tools very professional and used very carefully

[@nathandan7079]

Great video I would also add copper grease when I press the new components back in to avoid issues next time we’ll done

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@sunrise6091]

wow - respect for your work sir -- all the best from RO !

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you very much!

[@marktaylor6359]

A good informative video , but I do have a couple of constructive criticisms, 1 please put the axle stands under your car properly , the way you had them , facing from back to front , if the jack gives way the car will drop onto the axle stands and they will slip sideways on the rear arms and the car will fall.safety first 2 please don't use a screwdriver as a chisel/punch its a good way to hurt yourself .chisels and punches are designed for a certain job 👍 Apart from that you did a good job , and I am very impressed with the bearing puller kit

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for your review! I will keep it in mind for next time.

[@krisztiankovacs4966]

Thank you, very detailed and helpful, good stuff! Keep on going.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelraley3301]

I just replaced mine on my 328ci and the wheel hub just pulled off with no special tools 😬. Great video by the way!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you :) Wow, it must be on very bad shape.

[@mandycowey7635]

That hasn't been in the uk climate. Mine was all corroded and was only 5 years old

[@rme5531]

Thank you sir for the video. I'm working on a lexus sc430 rear bearing, could not find anything about my model. Your wheel bearing/hub is very close to mine, except all the other stuff you took off, but it sure helped. I guess owners of my model are older crowd and pay to get it done.

[@mikes.garage]

I hope you will get it done without any issues!

[@engelbertmaier2853]

very good Instructions. Greetings from Germany

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! ✌️

[@mauriciocoura4167]

I am scared to do this on my wife's car. However this is really nice video! I may try it! Thank you!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching😉

[@mauriciocoura4167]

@@mikes.garage Can you please tell if I replace only one side, will I be ok? Thanks

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, this is what you should do. Replace only one side which one make noise.

[@mauriciocoura4167]

@@mikes.garage Thank you very much! Your video is awesome!

[@S7midnight]

When you pull the hub into the inner race of the bearing you have to use a plate of the size of the inner race (an old race is the best), otherwise it's super easy to destroy the bearing

[@M54barii]

could u clarify ? , doing job today

[@S7midnight]

@@M54barii have a look at the bearing. The inner part is in two peaces. If you try to pull it like the guy in the film, the inner part will separate and if some dirt gets inside it'll get destroyed quickly.

[@mxcross45]

Tip for some, make sure it's a 12point socket for the axel nut. And if your bearing is really bad. The inner bearing race may get stuck to your hub and you're better off just ordering a new hub, as it's damn near impossible to get the race off

[@GoerdingscapePK]

Cut it open with an angle grinder, and it just slides off ;-)

[@torquesteer2657]

Brilliant video! Need to do this one mine! E46 330d Touring

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@eDXTRe]

thanks for the video!!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching !

[@VntaBlxck]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@greenmarcus4444]

Nice video. But are u sure 30mm socket. For the axle nut. It's 36 on mine.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you. For the different years different size.

[@LaRoucheisright]

My 1999 328ic E36 is 30 mm

[@ТимурПрокопенко-т4х]

Прикольно,дякую

[@mikes.garage]

Спасибо за просмотр!

[@gsoup7850]

Superb cheers

[@traviskirby1029]

Thanks for your help Mike!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

This was a great help, thanks!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@normcarguy4571]

Thanks great video thumbs up

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@loosegooseconceptsatl6690]

thanks bro. hats off

[@thomaswaszkielewicz9406]

Any tips on getting the axle back in? I can’t get mine in enough to catch it with the nut…..

[@oleksandrmerzlyy1782]

Молодец, очень красиво работаешь!

[@mikes.garage]

Спасибо :)

[@edwardcaicedo9353]

Great video! Thank you Mike!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@arwenross7411]

@@mikes.garage Is it possible for the bearing to be seized? The person I took it to can’t get the axle off. PB blaster and heat didn’t work. Even broke a tool in the process. The CV axle was gonna be cut out and all new spindle and bearing put on. Help?!?!😩

[@mikes.garage]

@@arwenross7411 yes, it can stuck. You need to buy big gear pulley removal tool, something like this www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XP5J2X1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_5X1A6WEQ8D5E1T71R6NE?psc=1

[@mikes.garage]

@@arwenross7411 bring it to other mechanic, with more experience

[@arwenross7411]

@@mikes.garage I did this morning. Thanks for responding!

[@tonilit1094]

Thanks for this , Can you give me a link where to buy hub wheel bearing removed And installation kits

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! a.co/3DHzDE3

[@Sandiego1976md]

Big job, but alot easier if you have the right tools

[@nomisdark5362]

Brilliant tutorial thank you so much.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@tychu7469]

excellent video!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@mitchfernz4237]

Darn good show!

[@mikes.garage]

Thanks

[@jonny_exotic2575]

great video but please use axle stands correctly, Jack up the car, Place axle stands underneath your jacking points and lower car down onto them. The way you have it if that jack fails the control arms will slide the jack stands forward and out and your car is on the floor. Keep the videos coming as its brilliant but be safe

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! I will place jack stands correctly next time 😉

[@pedreira3703]

Was no need to remove the Racer, cause you changed the whole, but thanks also for that info👍🏼

[@luisghernandez6358]

THANK YOU

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@user-mr8yl2fg9k]

It’d be nice if people put links for tools in the description

[@mikes.garage]

This is Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Nn9Yoy5h6SjUM This is Sliding Hammer set www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MBJQGNH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pNBlEbQ3G206V This is wheel bearing hub kit www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/bmw,1999,328i,2.8l+l6,1352641,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub+kit,10520 Wheel Bearing kit you need to find for your car year and model.

[@stanislavgalabov5463]

Hi Mike, I am interested in the size of the large "cup" of the bearing extractor, thanks in advance!

[@mikes.garage]

I'm sorry, I don't have that kit anymore. I think something around 3 inches

[@stanislavgalabov5463]

@@mikes.garage thanks for the response, I found it, yes it's 3 inches. Here in Europe we work with metric system, i found also the exact size in centimetres. Once again thank you!

[@gerrygorman273]

Hi Mick, great video fella, Unfortunately i need to do my backing plates, vrry corroded, so tackling this at the weekend, when pressing the bearing in, how would i know its fully inserted, does it become very tight or would it just stop to turn? Cheers Gerry

[@mikes.garage]

@@gerrygorman273 Thanks! You will feel the pressure increase, then it’s all the way in

[@gerrygorman273]

​@@mikes.garage thanks fella, very much appreciated, cheers

[@jaimevillasenor840]

Amazing video thx 🙏🏽

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@simplelangperorock]

hi, Im a fan. 2011 328i xDrive (e90), same process? Im just a DIY. thx

[@martinbrutenic5924]

hey man good work

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@Eduardo-fc4nm]

Buen trabajo 👍🇪🇸

[@cgeromi]

Mike, absolutely awesome video. Thank you so much!! Could I pick your brain for all the tools you used?

[@mikes.garage]

🏃😯 my brain. Thank you for watching 😏

[@cgeromi]

@@mikes.garage just curious as to what brand/size jaw puller, slide hammer, and bearing kit you used?

[@mikes.garage]

@@cgeromi This is Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Nn9Yoy5h6SjUM This is Sliding Hammer set www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MBJQGNH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pNBlEbQ3G206V This is wheel bearing hub kit www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/bmw,1999,328i,2.8l+l6,1352641,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub+kit,10520 Wheel Bearing kit you need to find for your year and model.

[@mikes.garage]

@@cgeromi This is wheel bearing kit from Amazon DuraGo 29596099 Wheel Hub Kit (Rear) www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M19RXGZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Just make sure if this will fits your car!

[@cgeromi]

@@mikes.garage Thank you so much!! My bearings on my 04 325ci are still ok but with 175k miles, they may be on borrowed time. I always thought of doing the bearings on this car as an enigma, but after watching this, I can definitely do it. Hell, I replaced my cats last year. If I can do those, I can do bearings!

[@E36andE46vlog]

Nice job, you make it looks easy ;)

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! Everything is up to the point 😉

[@michaellawcobb2693]

Does it apply to M3’s of this time period?

[@johnDe5tr0yer]

Hi, excellent how-to. One question on the socket used for getting the nut off the axle: you mention 30mm socket, but my car has more edges than hex, and BMW part catalog says its 40mm. E46 320i, M54B22. So my question is what type and size of nut have you used? Thanks in advance!

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, I used 30mm socket. Sometimes aftermarket parts could have a different sizes. This is how my socket looks like: www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LZEGFON/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LDhoEbTDBAHMY

[@kevinberg2524]

I see you had to use puller to push the axle out, is there any trick or trouble getting it back in?

[@mikes.garage]

@@kevinberg2524 Putting it back is much easier. Put the axle back in and then tighten it with the nut back. If there is not enough thread to put the nut, then hit the axle from the other side with a rubber hammer.

[@vitalybrateev5548]

Is there a way of assembly ? Or we can put the bearing in any direction ? I never knew

[@mikes.garage]

No direction, you can install the bearing anyway.

[@Nachoschindler]

I did exactly everything that is shown in this video, and when I pressed in the hub, it had excessive play. Did I somehow break the new bearing? I tried again with the second bearing i had for the other side and it happened AGAIN!

[@mikes.garage]

No your bearing should be fine. You need to put smaller plate right behind the other side of the bearing and then press the hub in. You separate the bearing, if you wil do what I say it will come back.

[@vitalybrateev5548]

@@mikes.garage when you torque the axle it will correct itself

[@mikes.garage]

@@vitalybrateev5548 this is true too 👍

[@duracellttu]

Great video, thanks for helping document! Can you please let me know what brand wheel bearing puller tool kit you used?

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! Orion Motor Tech 23-Piece FWD Front Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dUFCobGxo7GSd

[@TheGreatGamerDude]

What size are the wheelbearing tools? Thinking about maybe buying a kit, but there are different sizes

[@mikes.garage]

You will need: 3 in tube; 2.1; 2.5; 2.8 in plates. This is what I bought. www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_UTomaEJGGcmUY

[@TheGreatGamerDude]

@@mikes.garage Sending my car in for an EU-inspection next week hopefully so will see what else I'll have to change... I know the wheelbearing is about to blow so this video is saved.

[@Bond-uh6yj]

Awesome tutorial video thankyou! But i have 1 question im hoping you can help me with. After installing the new bearing & then pressing on the hub ive noticed i have 'play' when rotating the hub. I've followed your video accurately & tightened everything correctly but there's still movement. I used my old hub. Feedback much appreciated!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! I think you make a mistake when you press is wheel hub. You must put washer behind the bearing so washer should be smaller then a hole behind in a knuckle. You can fix this problem with tightening axle shaft to torque specs.

[@Bond-uh6yj]

Thankyou for taking the time to reply. I will get to it today & hopefully fix the problem. From Adelaide South Australia 👍

[@vitalybrateev5548]

@@Bond-uh6yj When you torque the axle to spec M24 250NM it will be okay, don't worry

[@ludox4everxxx]

Hello! Wich is the nut and screw's thread? I'd like to produce by my self the special tools. Thanks for your help

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, nut and bolt around 30 mm. I don't have that set anymore.

[@DannyTorres908]

The tool did you use for this is the same use to install/removes bushes, right? What's the name of the tool?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, you can use it to remove/ install bushings to. The name: Front Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yQHPEb07Z3P7Y

[@isrealperez9069]

Do u have the link website of the box of wheel bearing and hub

[@mikes.garage]

Rockauto.com

[@mauriciocoura4167]

I forgot to ask... Do I have to drop the exhaust to do this job? Thank you so much for responding!

[@mikes.garage]

If you need to fix left side then yes, if right side the no.

[@mauriciocoura4167]

@@mikes.garage Thank you so much for the the answer! I tried to do this job 3 days ago, unfortunately I failed because I ended up rounding one the 6 anxle bolts and I could not take it out. I bought a bolt extractor and I am going to try again this Friday! Thank you again.

[@mikes.garage]

@@mauriciocoura4167 Thank you for watching my videos! And good luck to you with your car!

[@jorgeperez6611]

What side of the bearing shoud go inside?

[@mikes.garage]

They both the same. So any side.

[@jorgeperez6611]

@@mikes.garage thank You!

[@TheBloatedPony]

Freaking great video. Subscribing right now. Will come to you first, next time I need a tutorial.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you so much!

[@TheBloatedPony]

Took me about two hours thanks to this. Thanks again.

[@mikes.garage]

@@TheBloatedPony I'm glad my video was helpful!

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

Mike try using your weight as an advantage when breaking that axle nut loose next time!

[@Re_Kitty]

What country/region is this? Everything is unbelievably rusty!

[@mikes.garage]

Calgary, Canada

[@Re_Kitty]

@@mikes.garage Thanks! I was wondering haha

[@paulkett8414]

Hi Mike I'm having my bearing changed soon and noticed you have the hub kit included, can I get away with just having the bearing replaced? Many thanks

[@mikes.garage]

Hi Paul, sure you can just replace the bearing. You just going to need to separate hub out of bearing completely, as you can see it at the end of this video.

[@paulkett8414]

@@mikes.garage Ah that's brilliant thanks for your reply and great video 👍🏿😎

[@mikes.garage]

@@paulkett8414 Thank you for watching!

[@cooperastro2690]

@MIKES GARAGE please get me the link to bearing and hub kit I cant find it anywhere

[@cooperastro2690]

Also what is the tourqe spec

[@mikes.garage]

I bought my parts from Rockauto.com. This is depends on a car year if you can buy like a kit. Sometimes you need to buy parts separate.

[@mikes.garage]

Do you mean rear axle nut torgue? If yes, 184 ft-lbs (250Nm)

[@mikes.garage]

This is more accurate: M27 nut, tighten to 310 lbs-ft/420 Nm; M24 nut, tighten to 184 lbs-ft/250 Nm.

[@jamestrussell6290]

What tool kit is this

[@mikes.garage]

Is this what you looking for?Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit www.amazon.ca/dp/B01FLVOAZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mmCQEb4VEB336

[@viggokoch]

What wheels are those?

[@mikes.garage]

This is Rial salerno wheels.

[@deviltorrent4391]

you are the best ;) !

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@kamilel-e6j]

what kind/brand camera do you have ? :)

[@mikes.garage]

Canon 80D

[@gasperskaler7825]

How was the back plate replacement. Im trying to find a video on how to do it and cant find any usefull info do u mind telling me how to removed the back plate do i need to remove the bearing to replace the back plate?

[@mikes.garage]

You need to remove wheel hub, then parking brake shoes and then remove 10 mm bolts which hold the back plate. Bearing it self you don't need to remove, but when you will removing wheel hub half of the bearing will come out with hub. That's why better to replace bearing same time.

[@gasperskaler7825]

@@mikes.garage Okey thanks

[@pring8681]

which styling do you ahve?

[@mikes.garage]

What do you mean?

[@pring8681]

@@mikes.garage wheels, the name

[@mikes.garage]

RIAL Salerno

[@garysanchez8876]

What should i do if get only the outer race stuck in the arm

[@mikes.garage]

When is this happens? While removing the bearing?

[@garysanchez8876]

@@mikes.garage yes when i was removing it every thing broke from inside so i no longer have any where to put the slide hammer

[@mikes.garage]

@@garysanchez8876 sliding hammer only to remove the hub. You need to use bearing removal kit. Plese watch entire video.

[@garysanchez8876]

@@mikes.garage thank you they didn’t have that tool at the parts store i went to, they had one that hooked up to the slide hammer, ill look in another store and try again

[@mikes.garage]

@@garysanchez8876 also you will need internal snap ring pliers even before the bearing remover. www.princessauto.com/en/9-in-straight-nose-internal-snap-ring-pliers/product/PA0008600694

[@MrTheDarkOne88]

Hi, can you tell me the torque fort he nut oft he bearing? Thanks

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, you can find this information in the description of the video.

[@gerrygorman273]

Hi Mike Does the small plate fit inside against the race when pressing the hub in, or is it over sized? And what you using to get the big bar to ratchet. Cheers

[@mikes.garage]

@@gerrygorman273 Hi, yes small plate should fit inside against the bearing race. I used big ratchet breaker bar.

[@Capt_lv]

Keep it up.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! I will 😉

[@martymeyer4125]

Thank you. FYI, my socket for the wheel nut was chamfered and kept slipping off the nut. I had to grind off the chamfered area to get it to stay on.

[@kkampy4052]

They all seem to be that way. If you have a helper, have them hold the socket on the nut. If not, I have wedged a cold chisel under the socket to keep it from dropping down.

[@nomiss6674]

I wont need the Bearing Separator Puller if I get the sliding hammer set?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, you don't need bearing separator puller, but you still need Wheel Hub Drive Bearing Removal Install Service Tool Kit

[@nomiss6674]

@@mikes.garage Yep, thanks :)

[@LivinEpic]

Where did you get the wheel hub kit?

[@mikes.garage]

I ordered it from Rockauto.com

[@LivinEpic]

@@mikes.garageSo far so good since install?

[@mikes.garage]

@@LivinEpic yes, still good :)

[@LivinEpic]

@@mikes.garage by chance do you remember the kit #? I can't find a kit for sale on the website. just individual parts 02' 330xi 5 spd is my car

[@mikes.garage]

@@LivinEpic My is a little bit different. I have 1999 BMW 328i. You right, on your model they selling it separately.

[@PEYMAKful]

I have went to two bearings they go in fine when I put the hub in the hub still got play. What am I doing wrong

[@mikes.garage]

@@PEYMAKful You need to put washer right behind the bearing. Just check that part in the video and you will see what I mean

[@DanFifty]

How much torque you applying to that rear axle nut?

[@mikes.garage]

Check out video description.

[@dasfahrer8187]

How'd you get the axles back in?

[@mikes.garage]

Reverse the steps.

[@dasfahrer8187]

@@mikes.garage Let me ask something more specific. Did your axle ease in to the hub with just a few taps? I ended out having to take the trailing arm completely off, put it in a vise and whack on the axle with a 3lb dead-blow hammer for a couple of hours to get it in far enough to show threads.

[@mikes.garage]

you need to clean all the teeth on the axel and lubricate them. Maybe replace hub.

[@dasfahrer8187]

@@mikes.garage I did all of that. The hub was new. Buying an axle puller tool for the other side. Not going to go thru all of that again lol.

[@ExtremeAwareness]

Very helpful video, does the bearing HAVE to be replaced if I just need a new hub? Long story short one of the bolt holes for the lugs stripped. The wheel bearings on both sides of my 325i are fine, can I get away with just doing the hub bc the bolt holes stripped? Any help would be great

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you! No, you don't need replace the bearing. Also you can press the hub back with the axle shaft, so you don't need bearing removal tool.

[@ExtremeAwareness]

Mike's Garage thanks a LOT!!

[@demonhunter1848]

I almost changed the wheel bearing on my BMW e46, i did it in an authorized workshop. But I still have that bad bearing dot sound. What could be another problem?

[@mikes.garage]

That could be another side or bearing inside differential. You should let the workshop to diagnose the car and tell you what need to be replaced.

[@demonhunter1848]

@@mikes.garage Thanks, I need to take a look. 👍

[@blopp6240]

​@@mikes.garage is that hard to change ?

[@mikes.garage]

@@blopp6240 If you newer done anything like this and you don't have all the tools, yes this job can be stressful.

[@blopp6240]

@@mikes.garage turns out that spring on my handbrake snapped and was brushing against disc whole time , such a relief 😂

[@delasud-official7655]

When you say 11:40 „Make sure it is all the way in“ where do I exact know if I met the correct Position? Should I do this until it doesnt go anymore? Thank you and greets from Germany :)

[@mikes.garage]

As soon as you fill it, start to turn harder, this is correct position. Also there should be a place for locking ring. If it is not all the way in, locking ring will not be able to sit in place.

[@delasud-official7655]

Mike's Garage Thank you for your quick answer! Great Video, makes it all easier!! :)

[@mikes.garage]

@@delasud-official7655 Thank you for watching🙂

[@JoseGonzalez-xx3mg]

Nice

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@g_i_o_99]

Hi Mike, may I know what is the torque spec of this 1:48 Torx Bolt? Thank you in advance!!

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, 59 ft-lbs

[@g_i_o_99]

@@mikes.garage Thank you