DIY: Replace Wheel Bearing on BMW E39 5-Series

How to change and replace the rear wheel bearing on a 2000 528i, without removing the axle. Special thanks to TheisMotorsport... Check them out for all your Genuine BMW parts - if you don''t see it, just ask. They're usually able to beat the prices of the bigger sellers.
Tools used:
1/2" 36mm 12 pt socket for axle nut: amzn.to/307Dpa6
1/2" Breaker Bar to loosen axle nut: amzn.to/3kHxgLj
Strong Impact and air compressor is optional
1/2" Torque Wrench
3/8" Ratchet, extensions, universal joint or wobble extensions
3/8" E14 socket for bearing assembly: amzn.to/3uTQUZw
2-3 jaw puller: 3-jaw puller amzn.to/3efaF7Z
Bearing Separator (optional) amzn.to/3uPlfYY
Red Locktite: amzn.to/2NX0D0l
Antisieze
16mm socket or wrench for caliper bolt
6mm hex socket for rotor screw
Rubber Mallet
Small Chisel
Big Hammer
Dremel or Grinder
Crescent Wrench or a flat piece of thick steel
PB Blaster if you're in the rust belt
Jack & Stands
Something to hang or rest the unbolted caliper
NOTE: When being installed, the (4) E14 bolts are torqued to 22 ft lbs, and then turned an additional 90° (quarter turn).
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[@akinshok]

how about the e14 torque?

[@6thGearGarage]

The (4) E14 bolts are torqued to 22 ft lbs, and then turned an additional 90° (quarter turn). Thanks for asking - I left out that bit of info!

[@johnrose7491]

This is the only video that actually shows whats going on

[@adambomb789]

I found a slightly easier method for getting the inner race started: with a decent size chisel you can wedge behind it and drive it out far enough to get the puller jaws behind it without having to cut a slot. Great video, saved me a bunch of time!

[@6thGearGarage]

Great tip, thanks!

[@SamAbraham]

Best video I've seen on this so far, seems like the most efficient process too! One of my rears just went out during a road trip, making all sorts of great sounds lol. Time to replace em both

[@6thGearGarage]

Wow this is an old vid... I haven't worked on BMW's in about 6-7 years. Glad to see it is still helping others!

[@SamAbraham]

@@6thGearGarage Haha absolutely! I probably only started working on BMWs about 6-7 years ago 😄

[@roughjeepliving5394]

Thanks everyone is removing the acel it was stressing me out lol

[@Juergen_Wuergen]

the only problem is when the drive shaft is so tight that the bearing puller breaks. Then it helps to warm up the wheel hub. To reinsert the drive shaft, it is helpful to cool it down with cold spray or to remove the entire drive shaft and place it in the freezer.

[@6thGearGarage]

Good tip, thanks for sharing!!

[@jinkly]

Perfect explanation for a DIY with easy to have tools. Thanks.

[@howardtakavingofa5270]

Your video are very informative and I myself as a bmw enthusiast I found them good

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you. I'm glad to be able to help so many!

[@howardtakavingofa5270]

Thats nice man and now am addicted to see bmw video no matter what other guys might talk kkkk

[@brandonbachman158]

Really liked your video very informative hope to see more of your videos like this one

[@ianharrison9141]

A little heat on that inner race will help get it moving. You'd need oxy-acetylene or even just a blowtorch etc, something with a flame to make it expand faster than the shaft its mounted on.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ianharrison9141]

@@6thGearGarage No problem, nice video by the way. I work for SKF, I guess I know a few things about bearings!

[@PinkHell]

Nice video - thank you!😍

[@patchestheshameful]

Hey so, I have a few questions.. can you change the hub without changing the wheel bearing? And if I need to change the LCA bushing at the same time, would it be easier to remove the entire spindle?

[@6thGearGarage]

I can’t say for sure, as this is the only way I have experience in changing it.

[@BestForexBroker2024]

Thank you sir for this video!

[@freddesgarage]

Do i press the new bearing til it bottoms out on the hub or is there a spec?

[@6thGearGarage]

Yes it should go all the way on, flush with the hub.

[@freddesgarage]

@@6thGearGarage ok,thanx 👍🏻am just about to do this job 😁

[@Young_23]

Haven’t been able to obtain any of those tools from auto part stores. Any other suggestions?

[@6thGearGarage]

Young 23 check autozone, advanced, etc. We got them from autozone.

[@shairaghasiyev4340]

,👍👍

[@maumuse2211]

All tht for a wheel bearing your kidding me

[@6thGearGarage]

Mauricio Tijerina welcome to owning a BMW 😂