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That doesn't seem remotely close to big enough for the front bearings.
The HF kit is what I use and works perfectly once you drill the bigger plates out to 1" (7/8 would also work).
Simple math and physics: it takes about 35,000# to push out the bearing about 22-25,000 to push in the new one.
A 3/4" grade 5 bolt like the kit comes with is good for about 22,000# and will turn into a lumpy cylinder as you round off all the threads removing the front bearing (I know this from experience killing three separate push rods before I uogarded to a 1" grade 8 bolt).
With the bigger bolt and my high torque impact I have no problem at all pushing the bearings in and out and no longer require the freezer method on the bearing (which does probably reduce the force required by about 5000).
As described above it's very important to push on the correct race. Don't damage your new bearing during install.
Some research I did recently showed that the bearings go south not from use and age but impacts like potholes or curb strike. That helped make sense of the facts that at 180,000 both my rear bearings are going strong, but my right front was replaced twice in two years and my left front is due to be replaced this week.
I replaced all four on wife's car about 140-175,000 miles range from first to last. Her car was driven many more city miles so much more likely to hit potholes. (also went through more control arms and CV axles ). City miles don't only wear on the engine.
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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)
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