BMW E90 Front Wheel Bearing Replacement DIY (E91, E92, E93 3-Series | E82, E88 1-Series)

►BMW E90 front wheel bearing replacement is a fairly common job that often needs to be tackled. Since the front wheel bearing on the E90, E91, E92, and E93 3-series as well as the E82 and E88 1-series are part of bolt-on wheel hubs, this is a job that anyone with basic tools and experience can do in their garage at home.
Gareth Foley, FCP Euro's BMW Catalog Manager, walks us through the step-by-step DIY process on how to remove and replace the front wheel bearings on a BMW E92 328i.
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Tools Needed
01:59 - Job Start/Brakes Removal
02:44 - Sliding The Knuckle Down
04:00 - Bearing Removal
04:48 - Bearing Installation
06:59 - Bearing Torque Spec
07:21 - Knuckle Reinstallation
08:22 - Brake Installation
09:09 - Wrap-Up
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BMW 330i
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BMW 325i
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BMW 328i
2007 BMW 328i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2008 BMW 328i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2009 BMW 328i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2010 BMW 328i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2011 BMW 328i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
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2012 BMW 328i 3.0L L6 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
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2013 BMW 328i 3.0L L6 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
BMW 335i
2007 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2008 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2009 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2010 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2011 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2012 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2012 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2013 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2013 BMW 335i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
BMW 128i
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2009 BMW 128i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
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BMW 135i
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2009 BMW 135i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2010 BMW 135i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
2011 BMW 135i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
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2013 BMW 135i Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Kit
BMW 335d
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BMW Z4
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BMW 335is
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BMW X1
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[@danny_r27]

I’m needing to do this and I’m gonna do it when I do my brakes and rotors. Glad you guys made this video. I’m always confident following the instructions you guys put out. My oil filter housing gasket was a breeze thanks to the video from you guys as well so I fully trust that I’ll be a job I can do myself.

[@djatfullthrottle]

just as simple as I thought, thanks for the vid

[@nydrell1969]

TIP....RUN the bolts in and out the beering before installation to make sure the threads are good....great vdo also 👍

[@DingusGoesWest]

Such a well produced video!

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching!

[@wrap-itsolutions2387]

Great tutorial .. thank you so much!!

[@jhncvngh]

Very well done. Would love to see a DIY for front wheel bearing on xi!

[@fkingbear1834]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXSaYx_mcZ5p6s (They just unbolt this guy does the fonts in his pajamas, but if you don't have a Bently service manual get one! KZbin does not go into detail about model specifics and the service manual is worth it's weight in gold if you own the car.)

[@jhncvngh]

@@fkingbear1834 Thanks man, unfortunately the Bentley manual doesn't help too much with a lot of AWD specifics. I got the job done a couple months ago and the xDrive wheel bearings are pressed into the knuckles instead of bolted on. Vehicular DIY's car is RWD. Cheers!

[@johnwood4522]

I didn't have to drop the strut at all. I just used a 3/8 extension and a shallow 18mm socket. I broke one of the extensions, but the others held up. took me about an hour and a half per side. I was taking my time.

[@BIGCEDDY1017]

Love the e92 lci shop car. It's great bc I'm in a 335is

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

Hey guys great job. Thanks you for the hard work. Please show us how to do the rear bearings too. I Love the videos very much always.

[@Derkenblosh2]

oh, those are easy! just drive down to your local mechanic. trust me, pitfa... even on my zero rust desert car

[@bizling]

For info, BMW state to replace the caliper bracket mounting bolts (front and rear).

[@jlongshort4045]

Please do a shaft steering diy cause i gota do it this weekend. 😅

[@ltbullitt35]

Another great E9X video. If you guys wanna do video on a clutch and SMFW conversion on a E91 xdrive let me know. I'll order the parts and bring the beer 🍻 .

[@aldosayshi782]

Great video just did this on my 440i. No longer get warnings on my dash but I still hear a small rattling any ideas what it could be.

[@NG-cb7he]

Great video, just quick one regarding X5 F15 M50D 2017 oil change. In Uk my vehicle has been serviced from new twice it’s been in the garage the oil level is 1ltr of oil short. When I contact the dealership they said that they never fill to the maximum mark ie electronic readings and dip stick. There excuse is due to the engine developers a flood think they said it’s the DPF it makes the oil level to much. I purchased the vehicle new and from BMW the oil level was on maximum and the dip stick also shown maximum. Have you ever heard this excuse or is this a new thing. Be grateful if anyone has heard about this 👍

[@ilidiovincente8050]

Do you have a video on replacing BMW E90 REAR Wheel Bearing DIY (E91, E92, E93 3-Series | E82, E88 1-Series)

[@nashkevin2363]

I believe It’s the same procedure for bmw 2013 328i f30 n20 rwd. Correct me if I’m wrong.

[@thomasgodard6222]

How do you change rear for awd cars

[@marcalfredmaligalig2594]

How about the rear wheel bearing replacement? You have a video?

[@jettafl]

Are there any e90 xdrive bearing replacement videos

[@simplelangperorock]

Garreth, upload one for e90 xDrive. People would wanna see how to remove the axle.

[@mickstick2830]

agreed. So much more difficult then RWD models.

[@simplelangperorock]

@@mickstick2830 i replaced my oil pan gasket on my e90 xdrive. i m not a mechanic, and it wasnt too bad. one of the guys from FCP has a video for 'oil pan gasket xdrive wagon.' i just took notes of his tips and he is on cue. thanks

[@w1ck3dc13]

Did you come across the lug studs not matching for some reason my M14x1.25 do not fit

[@EADBDFBF]

Does this mean the bearing is inside the hub and can not be replaced without replacing the hub too?

[@DaEverything1]

if i change out the wheel hub, does that mean i dont have to change the wheel bearing? the wheel bearing is included in the hub?

[@EnPeeSee]

I managed to accomplish this job without having to drop the strut down. Can replacing just the bearing without messing with the strut hardware affect alignment?

[@zookee2003]

how were you able to torque it properly without freeing up space?

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Hi, can you please link the part for this on your website? thanks.

[@subtleusername5475]

any other diy for this doesn't mess with the pinch bolts, and instead they just turn the wheels a bit to get the suspension out of the way. good job overcomplicating this...

[@TheJuiced300]

No need for a spindle tool if you simply turn the wheels a bit?

[@subtleusername5475]

@@TheJuiced300 exactly, no need to mess with the suspension. you can get two bolts off with the wheels straight, and the other two bolts with the wheels turned all the way.

[@subtleusername5475]

@@TheJuiced300 kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiwdKB9rJqYqKc here's a better video showing it can be done. if you don't have the type of wrench shown in this video, it's still possible to do with extensions and sockets

[@silenceimurderyou]

Yeah I wasted a lot of time trying to move it down and then realized I could just access the bolt without doing that lol

[@vp5]

Hi please can you do an E90 REAR wheel bearing replacement

[@mattporto4530]

There’s lots of videos out there doing that job, it’s a pain in the ass but I managed to replace it in place. Just gotta get the right tools and a little bit of strength.

[@jacobthompson8078]

Anyone have a video on doing it for a 06 330xi?

[@MarioDallaRiva]

👍🏻👏🏻

[@dannyzukko8916]

I have a 2010 bmw 335d what series or model is it considered

[@boosted__e9249]

If you remove the pinch bolt you should get an alignment after.

[@chadlawrence8888]

What kind of impact is that? M12 Surge?

[@isitgoodtodo2834]

does this apply to the e60 aswell? it looks the same in the front as the e90... in e60 it seems people remove the control arms and tie rod to get more access but i could be wrong, anyone that can guide me? if these steps are nessecary

[@kboudy10]

Rear wheel bearing DIY please @fcpeuro

[@jamielachance511]

Do you really need to replace the bolts as well?

[@jjarman009]

I assume you should put a mark on the strut where the knuckle was originally tightened ?

[@daveparker4201]

What model torque wrench do you use in this video? Looking to upgrade to an electric wrench with angle and need a recommendation. Thank you in advance.

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Dave, Gareth is running Matco 1/2 torque wrench for this DIY.

[@Racedoc]

I would have done the brakes at the same time.

[@TheShakir98]

lol you really don’t have to remove the pinch bolts, just turn the steering wheel left and right to give the torque wrench space. Removing the pinch bolts loses the alignment

[@viktornemedi]

Why the bearing hub has been changed? It can go bad?

[@harrismasters7590]

Bearing inside wears out

[@spineless1]

Unfortunate that the strut pinch bolts are not included in the kit

[@miraclejayyy9457]

Are these the same on a 2011 bmw 328i?

[@fcpeuro]

Same process!

[@miraclejayyy9457]

@@fcpeuro do you have a link to order the parts ?

[@fcpeuro]

@@miraclejayyy9457 www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-wheel-hub-assembly-kit-31216765157kt

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Please don't forget about those of us with X5s. Lighting on this particular video could be improved.

[@konaa6181]

Bruh shut up

[@ANTHONY9255]

Ummmm...this is for rear wheel drive ONLY...not all wheel drive.

[@shiftyuk]

What are the signs of needing these replaced? Vibration in steering? Juddering at 65-85mph? Steering wheel wobble?

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Shifty, usually the bearings get noisy as they start to fail. In extreme cases you will have play in your wheel, and a full failure your wheel will excuse itself from the vehicle.

[@shiftyuk]

@@fcpeuro thank you, I’ll look at replacing the main arms on the front first then get it rebalanced. The sound hasn’t changed and it tends to occur more so when driving 60mph +

[@garrettgrossman9585]

@@shiftyuk having a similar issue with my car. Replaced control arms, balanced tires fixed a bent rim, and did sway bar links. Still there. Did you end up fixing your’s?

[@slappy9244]

This doesn't pertain to 328xi bearings are pressed in.

[@johnnyblue4799]

Nice and easy job, but that brake rotor has seen better days!

[@fcpeuro]

you aint kiddin

[@singhbrijinder]

when to replace them ?

[@konaa6181]

When the start clunking or making noise

[@fcpeuro]

Noise is a large indicator of a bad wheel bearing, typically a loud roaring noise, or even a clunk

[@nebojsa1976]

Can the wheel bearings on E90 fail to the point that it falls off and you lose wheel?

[@Medea007]

Bear with me.

[@seapeddler]

I thought the wheel bearing replacement came with a grease fitting. Who is so powerful, that they can't install a grease fitting? Someone out there is very powerful, or just doesn't care. A grease fitting is a sign of caring. Paycheck first, quality second. Settle for a greasy paycheck, and a dry bearing.

[@fcpeuro]

You'll notice these are a pre-pressed sealed bearing. the grease is sealed in, and these are meant to be replaced over time as opposed to serviced with a grease fitting

[@kevaunytulloch6104]

Why bmw always make stuff soo complicated

[@nikolailanz882]

To make you go to the stealership

[@hduncan2587]

I've sworn more changing a Nissan Pathfinder fog light than a right-side headlight xenon module on my E82. Frankly I was expecting it to be worse. I'm used to a 2000 Toyota subcompact in comparison. Complicated, yes. But surprisingly accessible.

[@TheShakir98]

This was the easiest bearing job I did in any car I worked on. I was surprised how easy it was given how complicated BMWs are

[@matthewweisdorfer7757]

Do you have a DIY for the rear on an e90?

[@danieljones2435]

There is one on here. Not fcp. Really good info though. It uses cheap tools on amazon to press put the old and install the new.

[@syafiqanuar4650]

@@danieljones2435can you give the link?

[@danieljones2435]

@@syafiqanuar4650 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmLSl4aaas9labc