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#22
08-04-2006, 02:00 PM
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sigh... i'm officially stuck.
the parts for the bmw hub puller and press are on national back order... 2 of the 5 parts will have a wait time of a few months (uncertain production dates). i could get a generic hub puller that fits and extract the swivel bearing off, but i would have no way of putting it back on as it needs to be pressed back in. the wait time for the special tools is insane. I'll be reinstalling everything tonight and setting up an appointment with my local dealer to perform the work next week... the work is not hard at all... just need special tools and its not available. when the tools are available, i'll be ordering a set anyways because this car has 8 cv boots and they are all suceptible to tear... besides, the hub puller/press tool can be used on all current bmw's... sigh.. its a sad ending... Last edited by hayaku; 08-04-2006 at 02:27 PM. 
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08-04-2006, 03:01 PM
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thats sucks, you cant use the axle nut to pull the shaft back into the hub?
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08-04-2006, 03:05 PM
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i just spoke to a good independent mechanic and he gave me some tips. basically use a BFH (Big F'in Hammer) and whack it off/on (forcing it over the circlip). I'll give it another shot this afternoon. If not, I'll bring it in to the shop next week since they do have the special tools for it...
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08-04-2006, 03:17 PM
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If you can get the splines in enough to get the threads to catch the nut I think your good! I have done that on rear axles on 325's before. Watch out when you extract the hub if that bearing is anything like the 325 rear bearings the inner race is split and will seperate and screw up the bearing (when you are extracting the axle). If you can get a bearing puller in rather than a claw puller you can avoid that little problem.
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08-04-2006, 03:55 PM
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Damn, was hoping to see this DIY thread thru to the end of the job. I also started, got to the hub removal, gave up put it all back together and had a local independant take care of it. Did both front outer boots for $700.
BTW - is there any value in applying any kind of silicone or petroleuam gel to the boots to keep them from tearing? I think I read somewhere that someone was using Gummi-Pfledge used to keep door/trunk/hood seals lubricated (that used to be available at BMW, but not sure it is anymore). My mechanic told me these were made of silicone and Gummi-Pfledge wouldn't help and might actually be a bad thing. Thoughts?
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08-04-2006, 05:30 PM
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are you sure you need the hub off to remove the half shaft?
if you remove the suspension links to the spindle you can move it enough to remove the half shaft from the diff then push the outer half of the half shaft out?
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08-04-2006, 05:44 PM
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Once the shaft is removed from the front differential, the radial seal must also be replaced. I'll give it another shot tonight with a generic hub bearing puller and TheCleaner's suggestion on using the axle nut to press it back in...
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08-04-2006, 05:46 PM
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08-04-2006, 06:19 PM
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I am interested to hear your results because I dont have the BMW tool either, I know the one your talking about and really dont want to waste money on that tool if it can be done without it. So far I have been able to get away with doing most jobs with generic pullers and my 12 ton press, but my luck can not last forever.
Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress !
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