wheel bearing fun

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I've been reading alot on wheel bearing issues trying to localize and solve my own

At first I thought I had a warning pin. Eager to get new pads, I ordered up ceramics and thought all is well. The wha-wha-wha sound at low speeds continued. I then had the dealer take a test listen during a oil change to which they said it must just be the dust plate touching the back. So, I pounded the hell out of it and went on my way. However, at low speeds and worse with a slight turn to the left, I can hear my wha-wha-wha. It doesn't stop with breaking, nor sliding to neutral, and it differs it seems depending on humidity.

My only untried idea is wheel bearings. I'd assume I'd do both, as I'm sure a week after one is fixed the other will go (the rule of life).

Where should I purchase them? Is is possible to purchase a new hub with the bearing pressed in already? Do I need any special tools (during reading, I found conflicting answers)? How long will it take this average-joe to complete the job per side? And finally, is there a good DIY posted with pics? I dont care if its another car as long as its similar. Thank you

2004 X5 3.0i Manual with 79k miles and dirty floor mats