Rear wheel bearing replacement BMW E39

This is a DIY "How to remove and replace a rear wheel bearing on a 2003 BMW 530i, without removing the axle". I removed swing arm, though. It was for better accessing to E14 bolts, and because I was replacing integral link and wheel carrier ball joint in this procedure while I was down there. So, You know, two birds, one shot ;)
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[@ScarfaceHood]

I like the way you handle the situation with the little abilities and tools you have. Great work!

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thank you so much! LOL

[@trukomf1nn162]

Awesome, well thought-out procedure That adjustable wrench 🤗 is indeed a very helpful aid on occasions like this - won´t bend or break. This video should be a great "support demo", as I plan to do the same on my E60; similar structures. Thank you very much!

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thank you for the kind words! E60 😍

[@billg1618]

Quick note as I just finished this same job be sure to use a 3 jaw puller/press I was using a 2 jaw and it was vary difficult it install hub bearing so I got tired of it and went out and bought a 3 jaw puller and wow it went on almost like butter. Good luck

[@anonimul9731]

Hi, what is your 3 jaw puller size? Cheers

[@patrickp.5976]

Great job, especially because you did without a press. Little hint: put the axle in a bag and then into the freezer for some hours before installing the bearing. That makes it easier to install.

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thanks Patrick!

[@mirceamilos6406]

Good job .You are working like an engineer !

[@user-wj8lm2kt9o]

In the original, the bmw company sells the hub together with the bearing for a reason, since no one can install it correctly and the bearing is installed only under the press, no hammer blows can be made, since you break the bearing back.

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@MrTurboDima]

actually bmw sells it as two separate parts 33411093371 for the flange and 33411095652 for the bearing. you cant buy original part already assembled together

[@magg93]

Superb! I was afraid to take on this job myself, but now I feel more confident with your video as my guide. Just gotta get the tools for the job first

[@foxdark5165]

very impressive IDEA. YOU ARE AN IDEA MAN. GREAT JOB!COMPLIATED JOBS WITH EASY METHOD AND CRATIVE MIND.

[@ahmedasiri7986]

You are a great mechanical engineer and your repair for vehicle breakdowns is at the pinnacle of mastery, and I wish you continuous and brilliant progress and success 👍🏼🏅🥇🏆 💐💐💐💐💐

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thank you so much for your beautiful words!

[@abea4696]

Thats when good quality tools are used.

[@BikerBassPlayer]

At the end you can get a specific tool which attaches to the driveshaft threads via thin walled threaded collar, attaches to a thread which then goes through a receiver cup and can be used to pull the driveshaft splines into the hub in a controlled steady way.

[@budrobadre]

Great video man, I'm gonna try this. One of the threads on my wheel hub got stripped so I need a new hub, gonna do the bearing as well since it's probably going to break when I take the old hub and bearing apart.

[@BmwFix]

very good tutorial. it is exactly the same rear suspension in E60

[@MantizGoldenBros]

Using a torque wrench as a regular wrench. Legit.

[@user-xc2bc6st7d]

ز لي ظتقذذنس٥اس؛ثش

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@torquesteer2657]

Brilliant improvisation there! Worked well!

[@user-mu2db7yk3b]

이분 체계적으로 잘하시네.유압장비 없이 이리 잘할 수도^^ 머찌십니다*****

[@Picha0098]

Más propietarios de BMW como tu le faltan a este mundo! Con lo bonitos que son y lo mal que los cuidan la mayoría...

[@theequalizer3330]

Let’s face it, wheel bearings are a pain in the ass, this dude made it look easy

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thank you so much, sir!

[@dr.lector1091]

Wow, Your car look like new. I can see that You take care very much and change many things. I also have a e39 530i and a e46 330i. These are still real cars and i will drive them for a long time. The new direct injection engine cars are crap in my opinion. I don't want to clean a engine with walnut granulate😁

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Yeah me neither 😂👍! Nice couple of cars you got there btw, I'd like to buy an E46 coupe... Thank you very much for supporting my content, this weekend I'm gonna replace motor and transmission mounts (530i) and upload the video after it. Wish me luck! 😎

[@dr.lector1091]

@@TheultimateDIYmachine i have done this job at my 330i together with the complete rear axle mounts. The car have now 220.000 km and drive like new. I love the 330i for powerful driving and the 530i for cruising. I wish You a successful work and i know, this is a easy task for You.

[@torquesteer2657]

Great vid! Nice improvisation with a homemade press 👍🏻

[@josesandoval9938]

Well done! Nice set up and easy to follow videos.

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Muchas gracias Jose!

[@leored79]

Good tipp, using the stand to rest the extension on it...

[@LeaperSD]

if yall are wondering why bmw's are quoted so much for repairs, its cause they take 20 extra steps like this guy did with the removal of the swing arm to get to 4 lil bolts. more parts removed=more parts broken, example, that ball joint. for this job, all you need to remove is the braking system. (caliper, rotor, dust shield, and e-brake.) and can be done in 30 min if the parts aren't corroded too bad.

[@AYUMIJAI1]

Thank You guy!!!! U are AWESOME n saved me alot of time n money🫶🏼 thank you frm Maui Hawaii🥳💜👍🏻🙏🏼

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@MegaFREEAIR]

cahís la mar, ¿por qué no venden el buje con el rodamiento ya metido dentro? nos ahorraríamos un gran trabajo. Creo que lo tengo que cambiar porque escucho un ronroneo atrás, cuando suena cualquier vía como una calzada rugosa es el cojinete verdad?? en todos los coches se fastidia más el de la transmision? lo digo porque en mi toyota de tracción delantera ya llevo dos cambios de los delanteros y en el e39 voy a tener que hacer esto en eje trasero.

[@UCK290]

Perfekt danke für deine video👍💯 Radlager ausbau ohne Antriebswelle Ausbau super Danke für denn Tipp 🙏🙏

[@TheStevieha]

Wow it's incredible DIY Good Job - from Seoul

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thank you so much for the support, greetings from Spain!

[@user-it6lw9hp2n]

Молоток, вороток, отвёртка мощная 3 головки нужные и деревяшка, итог такой-же))

[@terrmaso]

Great video. Thanks for the thorough walkthrough. 👍

[@patkelly9907]

It great to work on a car that must never been on the road every thing looks new My 20 year old 530d touring was a tuff case everything was worn and rusted with no specialist tools I was not able to remove e14 screws even with the shaft nuts off and shaft pushed back full How ever I got the whole job done Ps don't bother if you don't have the proper tools to do all bushes and wheel bearing plus a lots off time it was the hardest diy job I ever did

[@GotMilkRS13]

Wish I would’ve seen this video earlier. I’m surprised that you where able to reach the E14 bolts without removing the driveshaft. I didn’t have enough room for it on a E39 530d Touring. Maybe the diameter is bigger on them

[@TurninTurbos]

Use a swivel extension for bolts like those

[@mikecarmona_bakulaw]

Great work! I always thought you need a hydraulic press for that job

[@simplelangperorock]

guys, good -work smart not hard- concept

[@michealbeyer6061]

Always ALWAYS ping the axle nut.

[@AdamAus85]

Man your bolts that hold that bearing appear to come out kind of easy. Mine are where I'm stuck just now. I'm gonna jack the car up further to make use of a breaker bar. I just hope they aren't as hard to remove as the front wheel bearing bolts.

[@viviendoenelmajuelo]

A work very profesional .... brother

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

😄😎👍🏻

[@ktcarroll4723]

Last time I did a press on bearings without a press was the last time I did one

[@kaistephenson7348]

Ug

[@kaistephenson7348]

Cool

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@sebastianrakowski1583]

Lemforder worth price. Very good product quality

[@MrTurboDima]

it used to be. now they moved a lot of production to china and do shit products

[@jiwcoronado]

i like this video , i replaced the abs speeder sensors and now my speedo is not functioning can it be that the ball beraring can be damaged i dont want to spend money on my mechanic hes kinda wishy washy i want to find the fix myself , its a 23 year old car it cant be that complicated

[@RMFUNTIK]

goof job! my mechanic did in kind of hard way :)

[@naxxos]

Good job! Clean car

[@myhai2222]

Very good video ☺️

[@bigdeal87]

Is it also easy to exchange the dust shield while the bearing is off ? Thanks and merry Christmas!

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Yes, it’s easy but you probably need to remove parking brake system too. Merry Christmas!

[@nathansalavarria]

Is hub replacement neccesary or should I just replace the bearings?

[@zozekMain]

Nice job, amazing💪

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

I'm flattered by the good report. Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel!

[@tony_el_manco]

Hola tengo un e39 un 28i tengo que cambiar el buje y ya de paso el cojinete por ir eliminando problemas con el abs... Salta en giros a derechas, y he cambiado los sensores, el módulo es de otro e39 del 2004... Codificado para que lea el ASC ... Y sigue fallando... Bueno quería saber cómo se llaman los vasos para quitar los cuatro tornillos del cojinete... Gracias y gran canal

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Hola Toni. El vaso que comentas es Torx hembra E14. Gracias y suerte, a ver si puedes solucionar el problema que comentas. Saludos!

[@pinoysi06]

Amazing!!! Thank you

[@gustawjanusiak5254]

Is it nescesarry to remkve the wishbones?

[@triplea7668]

Thanks for the video

[@albertin1474]

Gracias por el vídeo. Cómo identificaste que era necesario cambiar el rodamiento y de esa rueda?. Un saludo

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

No identifiqué nada, cambié los rodamientos de las cuatro ruedas, por prevención. Un saludo

[@theylive8256]

Wonderful! How much time do you think a professional would need to do that job? It doesn't look so hard, my mechanic said he needs 3 hours lol

[@simonashley8914]

Depends how easy everything comes off

[@scottbeck7227]

Was your E-14 socket to remove the four bearing bolts 1/4" drive? My E-14 socket is 3/8" drive and it will not fit to remove the bolts. Thank you for your help.

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

E-14 3/8” worked for me.

[@MultifunctionKaTech]

Great work. Thanks for sharing. I already had subscribe. Nice Chanel.

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Thank you so much! 👍🏻

[@sabitaliyev2357]

To you super master.

[@nonamepowerultra]

good

[@benjivredu5270]

Impeccable

[@krismorey]

Dont put the bearing in the freezer, its the part you want larger not smaller! Put the Spindle in the freezer, and i suppose you could warm the bearing a tad, maybe sit on it. Lol

[@ginominelli4837]

Wenn man. Platz hat und bisschen Werkzeuge kann man viel selber machen . Vorrausgesetzt , man hat bisschen Ahnung 👍

[@williamboyd795]

How did you get the lower control arm back on after you reinstalled the wheel hub and bearing? Having a pain in the ass time putting the control arm back on the car and lining up all the bolts that hold it in place. Did you put the bolts back in on the lca in a certain process?

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Yeah I made it alone, and I remember it was a nightmare too...i used the floor jack to help me apply some pressure to lca while tightening bolts. The extra long bolt was first. Then the other two bolts, from rear to front side of the car. If you can use a couple extra hands i think that would be easier for you...however as I said I made it alone, it’s not impossible. Be patient and good luck!

[@williamboyd795]

machines awesome thanks for the prompt reply I'm about to go give it another go and see what I can do. Cheers!

[@rsporsche]

Is that a special tool that you used to punch the axle nut? (Edit, Just realised it's part of the axle stand)

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Do you mean, the safety pin of a jackstand?! LOL

[@ginominelli4837]

To much effort , I would have installed a new wheel hub right away 😏

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@oubbad96]

Trust on that e39 skirt (jack stand) is too damn high🤣🤣

[@huanweili7699]

Where can I buy the tool with claws that you used to help pulled the bearing hub away from the knuckle?

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

shoua Thao I don’t know man, I bought it at a local shop, sorry I can’t help you.

[@muhammedmpower6673]

Perfect

[@berndcassel2581]

Warum keine Presse?

[@RichieRich845]

Nice job, couldn't BMW have the complete hub assembly!

[@joeishere500]

, im sure expensive from BMW . But yeah it's best to. Not make much sense beating on a new bearing but OH WELL

[@dickjohnsonsixtynine]

Wow, that rear suspension arm came off so easy?

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Yeah, it was a pain in the ass put it back on, though

[@johnb1121]

Who makes that puller???

[@iamamancio]

wha'ts name of the tool you use the remove ring ?

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

That’s a bearing separator

[@billylac4477]

hello!! bro. how many ton is 3 jaws puller you use??? thanks you for your answer

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Billy Lac Hello! I am sorry, can’t answer that technical question...Tool is DRAPER Part Number 43949. Hope it helps! Thanks for watching

[@embygarage278]

Kerja Bagus..👍

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Excellent job sir thank you

[@TheSimboat]

awesome

[@U00U00U]

True craftmanship! 🖖👍

[@frankcastle8349]

The hammer is top😁

[@marianluc6235]

Next time put the bearing in the freezer and heat the other part a bit it will go in by itself.

[@alextiganik]

Not for this case.

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@princessleia6545]

What's the name of the circle tool clamp thingy and the part# of the baring tool

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

princess leia DRAPER #43949

[@mycomment6699]

I think you forgot to line your camper bolts position, on the rear swing arm man

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

No, i didn’t forget, but thanks for your concern!

[@rasch19785]

Bro, if the axle doesn't fit the hub spline without a hammer you need to clean it up more

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

rasch19785 It’s very tight, bro

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@janphilipp9581]

Neues Radlager wurde falsch aufgepresst.. niemals auf den innen käfig

[@bigdeal87]

is there a softer way to push the bearing back on the axels ? Thanks

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

BMW has a special tool for that mission but it is very expensive (300 dollars or more). I’d stick to the hammer...

[@bigdeal87]

​@@TheultimateDIYmachine do you think with a brand new axle it would slide on easier?

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Sascha B I don’t know, the thing is I read you can make a cheap guetto tool that would help you out (I was too busy and did not have time to do it): 1. Get a 27-mm Impact Socket, not the usual Chrome-Finish Socket because it is difficult to weld anything that is chrome-plated. 2. Go to local muffler shop (or do it yourself if you weld), they must weld the 27-mm Socket to a new 36-mm nut (the 12 point one). 3. Ground down the 12-point part with an Angle Grinder. That’s the BMW Home made tool You can slide it in place and while thightening you will able to reach the axle easily.

[@bigdeal87]

@@TheultimateDIYmachine Nice thank you so much for you effort ! I also found this tool on ECS www.ecstuning.com/b-bav-auto-tools-parts/cv-axle-shaft-puller-wheel-bearing-hub-installer-kit-bavarian-autosport/b8800102~bav/

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Sascha B Thank you so much for the link! It looks pretty good 👌

[@zeikooemhemad904]

Nice jop if u have air comprisor well be more easy then this

[@AmperaService]

Don't use a torque wrench for unbolting stuff!

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Daniel Canea Thanks for the advice Daniel, I know, my 1/2” ratchet was broken and I was in a hurry...but not anymore!

[@diavalus]

Daniel Canea there are torque wrenches also designed for unbolting.

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@johnnystock7294]

HEY!! MY AXLE IS SEIZED IN MY HUB/BEARING. ANY ADVICE

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Tons of PB Blaster, time and patience? Maybe torch and hammer? Good luck anyway!

[@johnnystock7294]

The ultimate DIY machine Ah another thing. My entire hub with the presser keeps rotating. I’ve tried wedging it with a pry bar but no dice. In all of the other bearing videos I’ve seen nobody else seems to have the issue with the entire assembly rotating. Any advice is much appreciated. I’m doing a bearing,axle,and hub on my 2003 BMW Z4. Shares the same rear axle as the bmw e46

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Greens And fiends I don’t know, using a really long breaker bar and wedging in between two studs and the ground would be enough.

[@simontist]

3:49 is that a cracked CV boot I see?

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

No it isn´t. Boot was dirty and probably I made that mark touching it with my hands or any tools, but not broken at all. Thanks for commenting!

[@user-df2hu2on4d]

Красавчег !!!! Благодарю.

[@user-sj5si5in6l]

Наш пацан ключ,головка.

[@howardchandler3368]

Next time try and use some form of power tools

[@kenxiong6830]

You could benefit from power impact drill

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Yeah, I’m working on it, Thanks!

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@kenxiong6830]

@@keemoify I would save the headache and just chance the whole thing. It’s a pain in the ass to remove the bearing from the hub. Also requires special tools like a press to reinstall the bearing

[@keemoify]

@@kenxiong6830 Do you know where i can buy the whole thing? Hub and bearing? I dont have a press

[@kenxiong6830]

@@keemoify not sure

[@maxodorestant9053]

Very good, a press would of make your life so much easier.

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Yeah definitely and an elevator too!

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@schrauberermel1758]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tuhoangminh672]

😍😍😍😍😍 tuyệt vời..thanks .

[@jeffl1944]

Get some air tools bro

[@auto-kaputt]

Да так тоже можно )

[@user-ed6gu6yj7k]

Интересно знать почему так туго заходит привод в ступицу это нормально?

[@Tahn0]

Please dont use a tourqe wrench as a ratchet

[@princessleia6545]

What the name of the tool 8:05

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

princess leia 2 piece bearing separator set

[@c.h.r.i.s2253]

It’s 2020, ever thought about cordless impacts and ratchets? It drives me crazy to see people slowly turning bolts by hand when you can seriously cut the time spent using cordless impacts

[@TheultimateDIYmachine]

Environmentally friendly man I did it my way (like Sinatra said) time doesn’t matter here, this is not a shop nor a businnes but it’s a hobby for me and i like turning bolts by my hands 💪🏼, so take it easy! Thanks for watching by the way 😁

[@buca9696]

Not all people have 500 bucks to invest in a quality cordless which they would use once or twice. You don't change brakes and bearings every 10.000km

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.

[@herbertXX]

a press there and it was sorely missed

[@keemoify]

I managed to ruin one of the threads on the hub, can i change only the hub or do i need to change the bearing also? Thanks for the answer if anybody has one.