X5 DIY CV Joint Boot Replacement

[stephx5]

Thanks faz, I'm trying to get a free moment to put it together. I never feel like I have enough pictures and like Repoman says it really is a dirty job! there were a few shots I coldn't get because of the grease factor.

Taking the axle stub off of the steering knuckle is not considered removing the wheel bearing. The wheel bearing is located between the steering knuckle and the hub, its what allows the hub to spin freely in the steering knuckle.

I'm not sure of the specific posts you mention but in the CV boot procedure you are only pulling the steering knuckle off of the axle stub, this does not pull the hub off of the steering knuckle. I guess it could be possible in pulling the steering knuckle off of the axle stub the hub may somehow come off like Repoman mentions. If this were the case it's clearly stated once the hub is removed you must replace the bearings as well. In my experience the force requiered to pull the steering knuckle off of the axle stub is not anywhere close to what it takes to pull the hub from the steering knuckle.

If you use a good puller securely attached and work it nice and slow I think you should be fine.

hope this helps
-stephX5