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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
I feel your pain. Stripped three bolts from the bearing press doing two front bearings on mine and wife's car.
I would be willing to bet it's either 3/4 or 5/8 bolt. If not too long you may be able to find a suitable copy bolt at farm & fleet or home Depot. Fine pitch hardened bolt.
I ordered my replacement from Amazon. Did the threads strip on the nut or the rod or both? I was able to finish one job with the stripped thread by using washers to get to a clean portion of the rod but the 3/4 rod was completely toast when I was done so I've since upgraded to a 1" bolt.
Make sure to use plenty of grease on the threads.
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The bolt on the press snapped while attempting to press out the 2nd joint. I was so disappointed, the first went out and in so easy.
The universal tool (along with 4wd kit) would be near impossible to get right. if a lift is available, and an extra hand or two, it may be possible. if your local store has the same kit I got, it won't clear the brake dust cover.
I ended up getting a couple grade 8 bolts. One snapped, but got the bearing out. 2nd got the bearing in. The thrust bearings on the press kit are definitely shot, lol. Pick up a bunch of washers if doing this as well.
All around, it's been a good 2 days.
New "forward and rearward" upper control arms(rear, both sides)
New ball joints.
Integral links.
Sway bar end links.
Ball joints.
All 4 rotors and fresh pads. (all of it was rouughhhh)
New BMW cam sensor.
(Still waiting for rear brake lines as mine are pretty corroded-no leaks, really wanted to drive it though!! So smooth now, and after driving for 40 mins I still have no SEL!)