Another very interesting
video of FRONT bearing on a 2007 Honda Odyssey van, which has virtually identical setup as the E53 X5:
- Knuckle ---> Bearing ---> Circlip ---> Hub.
NOTE:
- No special tool, just angle grinder.
- Large hammer used as a cushion for another hammer to hit.
- Bearing in freezer.
PS: One thing they did not do was heat. Imagine if they heated the knuckle with propane torch during removal installation, it would be even easier for them. Ignore those youtube comments about doing it "wrong", these guys really knew where to hit it with hammer, placing the inner race at the correct place during hub installation. They really know what they were doing.
I am not saying this is great, all I am saying is if you are in the middle of nowhere with no special tool, you can get this (X5 Front Bearing) done with heat (cheap propane torch $15), freezer, and angle grinder used intelligently.
Take your time to watch the video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrEjVfQQoZQ