Front Wheel Bearing R&R

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

If the CV doesn't pop out easily, spray some release agent, wait a while then put the axle nut on backwards and use a BFH to get it started

Yeah I bought a 4 lb hand sledge at Harbor Freight last Friday but the BFH is what I am trying to avoid on the end of my axles.

[andrewwynn]

Won't hurt them. The CV slides in and out on the inner joint. You won't need to hit too hard just a firm tap. 4# the perfect size

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Getting ready to replace my front bearings and hubs on the X5. I am preparing for the job by collecting the tools necessary to make this a fairly straight forward process.

From all my research, it seems the things that do not go well besides pressing the bearing in and out of the carriers are getting the axles in and out of the old hub/new hubs. There have been members that had to beat the hell out of the axle or resorting to dozens and dozens of whacks with a slide hammer to get it the hub off the axle. The same would apply for getting the axle back in the hub when reinstalling.

I hate beating anything if I don't have to so I bought these 2 tools. The first tool from ECS Tuning/Turner was the:

Bav Auto Wheel Hub Puller / Axle Press - 4 lug bolt - BMW & MINI #580367.

This is the deep housing for 5x120 lug pattern. I am hoping the splined axle presses right out or the hub pulls off with little effort. Fingers crossed.

The second tool I got from ECS Tuning/Turner was the:

CV Axle Shaft Puller / Wheel Bearing Hub Installer Kit - Bavarian Autosport
#3673940

Same hopes for the ease of pulling the splined axle back into the new hub.

Wish I'd known about that axle shaft puller tool. It would have saved me hours beating the OE shaft back in. I'll be purchasing one if I have to replace an outer boot again.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

Wish I'd known about that axle shaft puller tool. It would have saved me hours beating the OE shaft back in. I'll be purchasing one if I have to replace an outer boot again.

Yes sir. It looks like it makes things a lot easier if they are stubborn.
https://youtu.be/nCDBp2jgCeE

[andrewwynn]

I was going to buy the tool but replaced two more bearings since and by using my install the CV with the hub free on 3 axis trick (on the rear I lift the knuckle to level with a jack), the CV has never fought me going in again.


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[Overboost]

A large box from FCP Euro showed up today with lots of suspension bushings and bearings!

[andrewwynn]

Wait for me to get mine we can race


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[Overboost]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Wait for me to get mine we can race


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I am anxiously awaiting my QuickJack before starting the work. I got the 7000SLX with SUV adapters from Home Depot on the Black Friday sale. I'm off to Paris for the wife's birthday on Friday for a week so hopefully everything will be here when I return.

[andrewwynn]

I've looked at similar to the quick jack. That will make suspension work a lot easier.

[EODguy]

Originally Posted by Overboost

I am anxiously awaiting my QuickJack before starting the work. I got the 7000SLX with SUV adapters from Home Depot on the Black Friday sale. I'm off to Paris for the wife's birthday on Friday for a week so hopefully everything will be here when I return.

Wish I had a place for a Quick Jack or even an enclosed garage.

Tell your wife Happy Birthday and if you get the chance take the train to Vienna and hit the castle route tour(24hrs) but be careful as I'm pretty sure that's why I ended up with a tricycle motor again...

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